
Tang Sancai Green-glazed Saddle Horse with Ornament 21×20×7.5 cm
Tang Dynasty Sancai Green Glazed Pottery Horse with Ornamental Saddle
Lot Description
This Sancai glazed ceramic figure depicts a green-glazed horse and saddle from the Tang Dynasty. Crafted from white clay, it was formed using molds and then meticulously refined by hand. The horse stands proudly on its base with a strong, upright posture, balanced musculature, and finely detailed, flowing mane. Adorned with an exquisite saddle and harness, circular decorative motifs embellish both sides of its body, showcasing intricate craftsmanship that perfectly captures the majestic elegance of imperial Tang horses. The main body features a lustrous green glaze, while the mane and hooves remain unglazed to highlight natural texture. The saddle decorations blend yellow and brown glazes, with the surface covered in natural crackle patterns that add depth and visual richness. As a classic subject of Tang Sancai ceramics, this piece served as a high-status funerary object, symbolizing success and boundless future prospects, while reflecting the cultural exchanges along the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty's golden age. With complete form, vivid modeling, and superb artistic execution, this artifact exemplifies the exceptional skill of Tang Dynasty ceramic sculpture. It holds significant historical, aesthetic, and collectible value.
This artefact is a Tang Dynasty Sancai green-glazed pottery horse with ornamental saddle. Sculpted from white pottery clay, the figurine was moulded and elaborately refined by hand. The steed stands calmly on a rectangular plinth, featuring a robust, well-proportioned physique with finely rendered mane. It is fitted with an ornate saddle, flanked by circular decorative motifs, faithfully embodying the imposing grace of imperial horses from the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The body is covered in glossy green glaze, while the mane and hooves retain the pale clay tone. Yellow and brown glazes adorn the saddle. The glaze surface bears natural fine crackles, creating rich visual layers. Horses represent one of the most iconic motifs of Tang Sancai. As high-ranking burial wares of the Tang period, they symbolise immediate success and a promising future, bearing witness to cultural exchanges along the ancient Silk Road. Intact and vividly modelled, this piece demonstrates the supreme craftsmanship of Tang ceramic sculpture, possessing profound historical, artistic and collectible value.
相关拍品

Floral Cloisonné Enamel on Porcelain Vase with "Ming Chenghua" Mark, Yuhu Chun Style 23.5×13×6.3×7.5 cm
Anonymous

Ming Dynasty Chenghua Period Five-Color Dragon and Phoenix Pattern General Jar 25×22.5×8.6×6.8 cm
Anonymous

Crackled-glaze underglaze blue landscape and figure lidded jar (Gentlemen playing chess) 14×12×9×5cm
Anonymous

Ruyao Celadon Vase (Yuanyou Qingliang Temple Imperial Seal) 20×11.5×9cm
Anonymous