Tang Equestrian

 Dimensions: 16h
 Wood: Red Pottery
 Origin: Xian, Shaanxi Province
 Period: Mid Tang
 Catalog#: MM 956b

 

An unglazed red pottery horse with rider. The horse is depicted standing on four legs on a base with a rider playing a musical instrument which is now missing. This equestrian would have been part of the hunting procession. Normal procedures of imperial hunting included using music to commence the hunt which comprised of the hunters, falcons, and hunting dogs.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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