This well-modelled black pottery horse from the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368 CE) is a striking example of equestrian sculpture from a period marked by Mongol rule and equine prominence. The horse stands with confident bearing, muscular legs, and an alert posture, reflecting the era’s emphasis on cavalry and horsemanship.
The figure is adorned with a high saddle, complete with sculpted tack, harness straps, and ornamental detailing. Rendered in low-fired black pottery, the surface retains traces of age and wear, imbuing the piece with a rich patina. Horses held deep significance during the Yuan dynasty, both militarily and symbolically, as the Mongol elite relied heavily on mounted forces for control and communication across their vast empire.
This sculpture is an evocative example of Yuan ceramic artistry, merging functionality with expressive form.
Provenance: Private Collection, London
Height: 27.5cm ; Width: 36.5cm
此件元代（1271–1368年）黑陶鞍馬俑，展現了蒙古統治下馬文化的興盛與藝術的融合。馬體塑形精準，四肢有力、姿態昂揚，充分體現出元代對騎兵和馬術的高度重視。
馬背上裝配高鞍，配有完整的繫帶、馬具與裝飾細節，形制考究。全器以低溫燒製黑陶成型，表面留有歲月痕跡與古樸光澤，極具時代感。馬匹在元代具有極高的軍事與象徵地位，是蒙古貴族控制與治理帝國的重要工具。
此件作品不僅具備藝術美感，更富歷史與文化價值，是元代陶塑工藝的精彩範例。
來源： 倫敦私人收藏
高：27.5公分
寬：36.5
This well-modelled black pottery horse from the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368 CE) is a striking example of equestrian sculpture from a period marked by Mongol rule and equine prominence. The horse stands with confident bearing, muscular legs, and an alert posture, reflecting the era’s emphasis on cavalry and horsemanship.
The figure is adorned with a high saddle, complete with sculpted tack, harness straps, and ornamental detailing. Rendered in low-fired black pottery, the surface retains traces of age and wear, imbuing the piece with a rich patina. Horses held deep significance during the Yuan dynasty, both militarily and symbolically, as the Mongol elite relied heavily on mounted forces for control and communication across their vast empire.
This sculpture is an evocative example of Yuan ceramic artistry, merging functionality with expressive form.
Provenance: Private Collection, London
Height: 27.5cm ; Width: 36.5cm
此件元代（1271–1368年）黑陶鞍馬俑，展現了蒙古統治下馬文化的興盛與藝術的融合。馬體塑形精準，四肢有力、姿態昂揚，充分體現出元代對騎兵和馬術的高度重視。
馬背上裝配高鞍，配有完整的繫帶、馬具與裝飾細節，形制考究。全器以低溫燒製黑陶成型，表面留有歲月痕跡與古樸光澤，極具時代感。馬匹在元代具有極高的軍事與象徵地位，是蒙古貴族控制與治理帝國的重要工具。
此件作品不僅具備藝術美感，更富歷史與文化價值，是元代陶塑工藝的精彩範例。
來源： 倫敦私人收藏
高：27.5公分
寬：36.5
