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Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) unglazed horse, standing with foreleg raised, head bowed in agitation and turned to the side, flared nostrils and open mouth with a long saddlecloth and docked tail, standing on a rectangular base. Very pale buff ware with traces of pigments on saddle and face. Size: 18"H. TANG DYNASTY The Tang Dynasty was one of the richest and most opulent periods of all Chinese history. Every aspect of art was flourishing. Painting, pottery, calligraphy, sculpture, music, dance and literature all were receiving great attention. Not only were art and artisans appreciated, so were the works of art being appreciated in every day life. Objects of art were found in the home now more than they had ever been before. Art was no longer only appreciated by the church or Royal Family, but was now appreciated by those from all walks of life. During the Tang dynasty, China’s land mass grew in all geographic directions and, as a result, China emerged as one of the strongest powers of all nations on the world scene. As a result of this militaristic history and conflict, we begin to see figurines representing warriors, soldiers and their horses, guardians, officers, etc. emerging during the Tang Dynasty. Painted pottery figures can be found as far back in Chinese culture as the Neolithic Period and yet never in the history of Asia can more vivid and beautifully painted figurines be found as we see during the Tang Dynasty. Many of the funerary pieces such as the Lokopalas, guardians, warriors, civil and military officials, horses, barbarians, camels and grooms were beautifully painted. The horse is a symbol of perseverance and speed. The native Chinese horse is relatively small in stature. Chinese emissaries first came across the monumental horses bred in Ferghana in the second century BC. Under Tang rule the horse came to symbolize power and strength and pottery models of horses became an important part of the funerary regalia of high-ranking officials and members of the imperial family. The best were glazed in sancai lead glazes. Many had saddles, bridles, and other ornaments.

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