Lot 060 A STRAW-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A STANDING HORSE TANG DYNASTY (618–907) 唐 绿釉陶马

Description

A STRAW-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A STANDING HORSE
TANG DYNASTY (618–907)
唐 绿釉陶马
ESTIMATE: $8.000 – $10.000
Description
This elegant and finely modeled pottery figure of a standing horse exemplifies the artistic sophistication of the Tang Dynasty. The horse is depicted standing four-square on a rectangular base, with its head slightly turned to the left in a spirited and alert pose. The body is covered in a rich, finely crazed straw-colored glaze with a subtle green tint, which has developed a beautiful iridescent patina over centuries.
The anatomical details are rendered with great precision, from the muscular arch of the neck to the refined features of the head, including alert ears, well-defined eyes, and flared nostrils. The horse is caparisoned with a decorative breast strap adorned with molded floral medallions, and a saddle draped with a pleated saddlecloth that falls gracefully over its flanks. The hindquarters are further embellished with molded floral appliqués. The unglazed lower legs and base reveal the compact, buff-colored earthenware body typical of Tang funerary sculpture (mingqi).
Dimensions
• Overall Size: 38 cm x 16 cm x 48 cm (15.0 in x 6.3 in x 18.9 in)
CONDITION REPORT
The figure is in overall good and stable condition. As is characteristic of Tang dynasty pottery, there are areas of minor surface wear, expected glaze flaking, and natural degradation of the pigments consistent with age and burial. The head and neck show minor surface abrasions, and there is slight rubbing to the molded decorations on the breast strap and saddle. The lower legs show remnants of original burial loess. No evidence of major structural repair or modern restoration was detected under standard examination.
Provenance
• From a Private American Collection
唐 绿釉陶马
描述
此尊绿釉陶马造型雄健挺拔，是盛唐时期陶塑艺术的杰作。马匹昂首伫立于长方形底板之上，头微向左偏，神态机警生动。整器施以润泽的米黄色釉，透出淡淡的绿意，釉面满布细碎的开片，并见自然形成的蛤蜊光。
陶马肌肉线条流畅，颈部丰腴，头部刻画极为细腻，双耳直立，双目有神。马身上配有繁复的装饰：胸前佩带饰以模印的花卉纹圆牌；背部备有马鞍，其下垂挂有褶皱自然的鞍鞯。臀部两侧亦装饰有精美的模印贴花。马蹄及底板部分露胎，展现出唐代明器特有的细密粉质胎土。
技术规格
• 尺寸: 38 厘米 x 16 厘米 x 48 厘米
品相报告
整器品相稳固良好。作为典型的唐代陶器，釉面见自然磨损、局部剥落以及与年代相符的土锈痕迹。马首及颈部见轻微表面划痕，胸带及马鞍上的模印装饰略有自然磨损。下腿部保留有原始入土皮壳。常规检查下未见重大结构性修复或现代化学修复。
来源
• 来自美国私人珍藏