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Chinese, Tang dynasty statuette of a horse with Thermoluminescence test (TL)
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Beschreibung
ITEM: Statuette of a horse
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Northern Wei Dynasty
PERIOD: 386 – 535 A.D
DIMENSIONS: 404 mm x 350 mm x 230 mm
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes Thermoluminescence test by Laboratory Kotalla (Reference 02PR180521)
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection (2022), Ex English art gallery, Ex English private collection, Ex Hong Kong art collector, acquired in the early 1990s
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
The Northern Wei Dynasty, which reigned from 386 to 534 AD, was a pivotal period in Chinese history characterized by a fusion of nomadic and Han Chinese cultural influences. Founded by the Tuoba clan of the Xianbei people, the dynasty was marked by significant territorial expansion and cultural achievements. The Northern Wei Dynasty played a crucial role in the Sinicization of northern China, adopting many aspects of Han Chinese culture while retaining elements of their own nomadic heritage. This period saw advancements in art, literature, and Buddhism, with the latter becoming the state religion during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen, who initiated policies to sinicize the dynasty further.
One of the remarkable cultural artifacts from the Northern Wei Dynasty is the Horse Minqi statuettes. These miniature horse sculptures, typically crafted from ceramic, are renowned for their exquisite detail and craftsmanship. The Horse Minqi statuettes are believed to have served various purposes, including burial goods, offerings, and decorative items. They often depict horses in dynamic poses, capturing the vitality and grace of these animals. Some sculptures also feature riders, reflecting the importance of horsemanship and cavalry in Northern Wei society.
The Horse Minqi statuettes not only showcase the artistic achievements of the Northern Wei Dynasty but also provide valuable insights into the cultural and military practices of the time. Horses held great significance in nomadic cultures, symbolizing power, mobility, and prestige. As such, the production of these statuettes highlights the importance of horses in Northern Wei society, both in practical terms, such as transportation and warfare, and in symbolic and cultural contexts.Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 days return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Northern Wei Dynasty
PERIOD: 386 – 535 A.D
DIMENSIONS: 404 mm x 350 mm x 230 mm
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes Thermoluminescence test by Laboratory Kotalla (Reference 02PR180521)
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection (2022), Ex English art gallery, Ex English private collection, Ex Hong Kong art collector, acquired in the early 1990s
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
The Northern Wei Dynasty, which reigned from 386 to 534 AD, was a pivotal period in Chinese history characterized by a fusion of nomadic and Han Chinese cultural influences. Founded by the Tuoba clan of the Xianbei people, the dynasty was marked by significant territorial expansion and cultural achievements. The Northern Wei Dynasty played a crucial role in the Sinicization of northern China, adopting many aspects of Han Chinese culture while retaining elements of their own nomadic heritage. This period saw advancements in art, literature, and Buddhism, with the latter becoming the state religion during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen, who initiated policies to sinicize the dynasty further.
One of the remarkable cultural artifacts from the Northern Wei Dynasty is the Horse Minqi statuettes. These miniature horse sculptures, typically crafted from ceramic, are renowned for their exquisite detail and craftsmanship. The Horse Minqi statuettes are believed to have served various purposes, including burial goods, offerings, and decorative items. They often depict horses in dynamic poses, capturing the vitality and grace of these animals. Some sculptures also feature riders, reflecting the importance of horsemanship and cavalry in Northern Wei society.
The Horse Minqi statuettes not only showcase the artistic achievements of the Northern Wei Dynasty but also provide valuable insights into the cultural and military practices of the time. Horses held great significance in nomadic cultures, symbolizing power, mobility, and prestige. As such, the production of these statuettes highlights the importance of horses in Northern Wei society, both in practical terms, such as transportation and warfare, and in symbolic and cultural contexts.Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 days return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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ITEM: Statuette of a horse
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Northern Wei Dynasty
PERIOD: 386 – 535 A.D
DIMENSIONS: 404 mm x 350 mm x 230 mm
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes Thermoluminescence test by Laboratory Kotalla (Reference 02PR180521)
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection (2022), Ex English art gallery, Ex English private collection, Ex Hong Kong art collector, acquired in the early 1990s
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
The Northern Wei Dynasty, which reigned from 386 to 534 AD, was a pivotal period in Chinese history characterized by a fusion of nomadic and Han Chinese cultural influences. Founded by the Tuoba clan of the Xianbei people, the dynasty was marked by significant territorial expansion and cultural achievements. The Northern Wei Dynasty played a crucial role in the Sinicization of northern China, adopting many aspects of Han Chinese culture while retaining elements of their own nomadic heritage. This period saw advancements in art, literature, and Buddhism, with the latter becoming the state religion during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen, who initiated policies to sinicize the dynasty further.
One of the remarkable cultural artifacts from the Northern Wei Dynasty is the Horse Minqi statuettes. These miniature horse sculptures, typically crafted from ceramic, are renowned for their exquisite detail and craftsmanship. The Horse Minqi statuettes are believed to have served various purposes, including burial goods, offerings, and decorative items. They often depict horses in dynamic poses, capturing the vitality and grace of these animals. Some sculptures also feature riders, reflecting the importance of horsemanship and cavalry in Northern Wei society.
The Horse Minqi statuettes not only showcase the artistic achievements of the Northern Wei Dynasty but also provide valuable insights into the cultural and military practices of the time. Horses held great significance in nomadic cultures, symbolizing power, mobility, and prestige. As such, the production of these statuettes highlights the importance of horses in Northern Wei society, both in practical terms, such as transportation and warfare, and in symbolic and cultural contexts.Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 days return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Northern Wei Dynasty
PERIOD: 386 – 535 A.D
DIMENSIONS: 404 mm x 350 mm x 230 mm
CONDITION: Good condition. Includes Thermoluminescence test by Laboratory Kotalla (Reference 02PR180521)
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection (2022), Ex English art gallery, Ex English private collection, Ex Hong Kong art collector, acquired in the early 1990s
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
The Northern Wei Dynasty, which reigned from 386 to 534 AD, was a pivotal period in Chinese history characterized by a fusion of nomadic and Han Chinese cultural influences. Founded by the Tuoba clan of the Xianbei people, the dynasty was marked by significant territorial expansion and cultural achievements. The Northern Wei Dynasty played a crucial role in the Sinicization of northern China, adopting many aspects of Han Chinese culture while retaining elements of their own nomadic heritage. This period saw advancements in art, literature, and Buddhism, with the latter becoming the state religion during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen, who initiated policies to sinicize the dynasty further.
One of the remarkable cultural artifacts from the Northern Wei Dynasty is the Horse Minqi statuettes. These miniature horse sculptures, typically crafted from ceramic, are renowned for their exquisite detail and craftsmanship. The Horse Minqi statuettes are believed to have served various purposes, including burial goods, offerings, and decorative items. They often depict horses in dynamic poses, capturing the vitality and grace of these animals. Some sculptures also feature riders, reflecting the importance of horsemanship and cavalry in Northern Wei society.
The Horse Minqi statuettes not only showcase the artistic achievements of the Northern Wei Dynasty but also provide valuable insights into the cultural and military practices of the time. Horses held great significance in nomadic cultures, symbolizing power, mobility, and prestige. As such, the production of these statuettes highlights the importance of horses in Northern Wei society, both in practical terms, such as transportation and warfare, and in symbolic and cultural contexts.Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 days return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Auction 4 of Ancient Art
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Apartado de Correos 521
El Campello
Alicante
03560
Spain
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8. The shipment, in general, take place within the three days following the receipt of payment, except in cases of agreement between both parties, in which case the client will be informed of the exact date and the means of dispatch. In the case where the country of destination is not Europe, the dispatching of the piece will take place in the same conditions stated, but counting from the receipt of the corresponding export permission issued by the Spanish authorities.
8.1. If you win more than one item, we can do a combined shipment and you will not be charged extra for it, unless one of the pieces won makes shipping more expensive.
8.2. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. For shipments outside Europe, customs and duties may apply upon entry in to customer country, and this fee, if any, is the buyer’s responsibility. We will not falsify customs value on international shipments! If you have questions about this, please inquire before bidding.
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8.4 For pieces that are very fragile or very large in size/weight and that can only be shipped within the European Union, United Kingdom and neighbouring countries that can be transported by road will be shipped by private courier (door to door) and the price will be 350 euros, 100 euros for Spain.
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Ancient Art at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Affordable in-house shipping.
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1. All ancient items offered for sale have been acquired strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO’s heritage norms, and guaranteed to be as described.
2. Our cataloguings, descriptions and certificates has been carried in accordance with their professional experience, previous investigation and checking against similar pieces catalogued in public collections, private collections or to be found in the art market.
3. EXPORT LICENSES: All pieces have the corresponding export license to be shipped out of Spain.
3.1 For bidders from the European Union, it is not necessary to apply for any additional export license, as the one included in the piece is valid.
3.2 For bidders outside the European Union it will be necessary to apply again for an export license for your country, this usually takes from 4 weeks to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the auction price. This cost will be added to the final price of each lot purchased.
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8. The shipment, in general, take place within the three days following the receipt of payment, except in cases of agreement between both parties, in which case the client will be informed of the exact date and the means of dispatch. In the case where the country of destination is not Europe, the dispatching of the piece will take place in the same conditions stated, but counting from the receipt of the corresponding export permission issued by the Spanish authorities.
8.1. If you win more than one item, we can do a combined shipment and you will not be charged extra for it, unless one of the pieces won makes shipping more expensive.
8.2. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. For shipments outside Europe, customs and duties may apply upon entry in to customer country, and this fee, if any, is the buyer’s responsibility. We will not falsify customs value on international shipments! If you have questions about this, please inquire before bidding.
8.3. As a guideline, for a small parcel, our courier and insured shipping rates are: 9,95 € for Spain, 24,95 € for Europe, England and Switzerland and 39,95 € for America and Asia. If its a medium parcel, 9,95 € for Spain, 24,95 € for Europe, England and Switzerland and 69,95 € for America and Asia. In case it is large, heavy or for a value of more than 1000 euros may be increased slightly from the rates shown.
8.4 For pieces that are very fragile or very large in size/weight and that can only be shipped within the European Union, United Kingdom and neighbouring countries that can be transported by road will be shipped by private courier (door to door) and the price will be 350 euros, 100 euros for Spain.
9. RETURN POLICY: We have a no quibble 90 days return policy. We accept returns for any reason within 90 days of you receiving your item. The item(s) must returned in the same conditions in which the received (no damage or deterioration). The expenses that could derive from the return (transport, insurance, etc) will be at the expense of the buyer.
10. On the prevention of money laundering or terrorist financing, according with directive (EU) 2015/849 and 2018/843, all clients will be asked to provide proof of identification (valid passport, driving license, ID card and a proof of address) when purchasing or selling art works valued 10.000 € or more in a single or linked transaction. If you represent a company you will need to provide details of directors, evidence of incorporation and the ultimate beneficial owners.
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Last update: September 13th, 2024
