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Fine Large Tang Dynasty White Pottery Female Courtier with Oxford TL Test
One of the most desirable and collectable form of pottery sculpture from ancient China is, of course, the female courtier, or "fat lady", from the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). This exceptional example, with a height of 43 cm, is considerably larger than most known Tang dynasty "fat ladies"...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £4,500 A Pair of Large Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Foreigners (with Oxford TL Test)
This impressive and imposing pair of pottery figures was made during the early Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are "heavily-potted" and made from a fairly high-fired pale greyish-brown pottery...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £6,000 A Pair of Large Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Foreigners (with Oxford TL Test)
This impressive and imposing pair of pottery figures was made during the early Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are "heavily-potted" and made from a fine-grained pale grey pottery...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £2,500 Fine Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse & Separate Saddle (with Oxford TL Test)
This fine and impressive pottery model of a horse was made during the early Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been cold-painted in a creamy-white pigment with small amounts of red pigment in places, such as within the nostrils. On its back is a large saddle, made separately, that can be removed...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £6,500 Fine Pair of Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Walking Horses & Detachable Riders with Oxford TL Test
This exceptional pair of pottery horses was made during the early Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are finely-modelled and "full of life", both in the act of walking. One has its right leg forward with head turned to its left, the other has its left leg forward with its head turned a little to its right...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £4,500 Set of Twelve Chinese Jin Dynasty Painted Pottery Filial Piety Tiles with Oxford TL Test (AD 1115 - 1234)
These interesting pottery tiles with the subjects depicted in high relief were made during the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234). They are made from quite a high-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. Each tile depicts a scene from a story of the paragons of filial piety...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £1,200 Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Foreigner with Oxford TL Test
This fine and rare pottery model of a foreigner was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a red pottery that has been cold-painted in a thick white pigment with the facial details picked out in red and black pigments. This elegant figure, a groom, stands with his shoulders raised, head raised and turned to his right, one hand outstretched...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £795 Tall Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Farmer (AD 25 - 220)
This tall pottery figure was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and has been excavated from Sichuan province. It is made from a reddish pottery and is highly detailed. Such figures are usually referred to as farmers, although during this period Sichuan farmers were also called upon by their masters to become soldiers when required...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £750 Tall Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Farmer (AD 25 - 220)
This tall pottery figure was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and has been excavated from Sichuan province. It is made from a reddish pottery and is highly detailed. Such figures are usually referred to as farmers, although during this period Sichuan farmers were also called upon by their masters to become soldiers when required...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £650 Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Saddled Walking Horse
This pottery model of a saddled horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The horse stands alert with its head head up and turned to its left. Its legs are spaced as though in the act of walking, as opposed to standing upright and still, as are the majority of Tang Dynasty pottery horses...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £650 Rare Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Pack Horse (AD 386 - 534)
This rare and interesting pottery model of a pack horse, or pony, was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" with a base coat of white pigment on top of which has been applied black pigment. Note the detail of the pack on its back that includes two water containers and a rabbit. Height 25.5 cm, length 29.5 cm. It is in good condition...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £450 Chinese Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse / Pony
This attractive pottery model of a saddled horse, or pony, was made during the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is one of a group of four we acquired several years ago, all clearly from the same location. It is quite "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery. It has been "cold-painted" in a base coat of a creamy-white pigment with various other coloured pigments applied on top...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £695 Chinese Northern Dynasties Painted Pottery Horse & Rider
This attractive pottery model of a cloaked and hooded rider was made in the 6th Century during either the Eastern Wei Dynasty (AD 534 - 550) or the following Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). Pottery horses from this period have a distinct style different to the more common and later Tang Dynasty equivalents. It has been made from a fine-grained grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a creamy-white pigment with details pic...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £695 Chinese Northern Dynasties Painted Pottery Horse & Rider
This attractive pottery model of a cloaked and hooded rider was made in the 6th Century during either the Eastern Wei Dynasty (AD 534 - 550) or the following Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). Pottery horses from this period have a distinct style different to the more common and later Tang Dynasty equivalents. It has been made from a fine-grained grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a creamy-white pigment with details pic...
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £695 Chinese Northern Dynasties Painted Pottery Horse & Rider
This attractive pottery model of a cloaked and hooded rider was made in the 6th Century during either the Eastern Wei Dynasty (AD 534 - 550) or the following Northern Qi Dynasty (AD 550 - 577). Pottery horses from this period have a distinct style different to the more common and later Tang Dynasty equivalents. It has been made from a fine-grained grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a creamy-white pigment with details pic... Rare Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Pack Horse (AD 386 - 534)
This rare and interesting pottery model of a pack horse, or pony, was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386 - 534). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" with a base coat of white pigment on top of which has been applied black pigment in places. Note the detail of the pack on its back that includes two water containers and a rabbit. Height 25 cm, length 27 cm. It is in good overall conditi... Small Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Recumbent Horse
This small pottery model of a recumbent horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in a white pigment. Note the detail of the horse's mane and its legs tucked under its body. Length 14 cm. A chip to its front left knee. No obvious sign of any repair. Our last images above show other Tang Dynasty horses we are selling separately. *** TO ORDER THIS ITEM P... Small Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Recumbent Horse
This small pottery model of a recumbent horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in a white pigment. Note the detail of the horse's mane and its legs tucked under its body. Length 14 cm. No obvious sign of any repair - good condition. Our last images above show other Tang Dynasty horses we are selling separately. *** TO ORDER THIS ITEM PLEASE EMAIL US Q... |