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Chinese Han Dynasty Horse Groom

Offered by: H&S Fine Art and Antiques

Description
Chinese Han Dynasty Horse Groom, TL Tested.

An impressive and quite sizable pottery figure of a horse groom, rendered in fine naturalistic detail with slender body dressed with dotted and striated decoration. During the Han period, horses came from the Ferghama Valley in Central Asia-present day Afghanistan. When elite individuals passed away, large "walking" terracotta Ferghama horses were created to carry the deceased into the hereafter. This horse groom likely functioned to care for the steed in the tomb of an elite individual.

Provenance: Art Primitivo, New York, New York; EX-private Lewis collection, Florida.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	terracotta
Condition:	Fair. Fair condition.
Creation Date:	206 BC - 220
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Asian, Ancient Art
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Traditional
Catalog References:	Art Primitivo, New York, New York; ex-private Lewis collection, Florida.
Incollect Reference #:	790846

Dimensions

W.	23 in;	H.	6.6 in;	H.2.	8.3 in;
W.	58.42 cm;	H.	16.76 cm;	H.2.	21.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

H&S Fine Art and Antiques is a distinguished gallery based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in American folk art, decorative and modern art, as well as Oriental antiquities. With a keen eye for craftsmanship, historical richness, and aesthetics, we offer a carefully curated collection for collectors and enthusiasts alike. By appointment only. Contact us at h.s.fineartandantiques@gmail.com for inquiries.