A few examples of appraisal values for
TANG HORSES

• Large Tang Horse and 2 smaller Tang
  Large Tang Horse and 2 smaller Tang Horses
• A CHINESE TANG DYNASTY POTTERY
  A CHINESE TANG DYNASTY POTTERY HORSE A Chinese Tang dynasty pottery horse, the stately proportioned horse standing four-square on a rectangular base, the head naturalistically rendered with flared nostrils and large eyes, covered overall in ochre and straw glaze except the the carefully modeled saddle and partial of the plinth, with later added tail and mane (attached to a plexiglass base, one side of the saddle inscribed with '[yi] tai qu' characters, small chips, possible retouch/repair), 20" height of horse excluding plexiglass base.
• PAIR CHINESE TANG STYLE HORSES Pair
  PAIR CHINESE TANG STYLE HORSES Pair of Chinese Tang style pottery horses, modeled with heads up, wearing saddles and tack and resting on rectangular bases, finished in Sancai glaze, having no apparent marks. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Veronica Holmes, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. h. 19", l. 18", w. 5.5".
• (2) MONUMENTAL CHINESE TANG STYLE
  (2) MONUMENTAL CHINESE TANG STYLE BRONZE HORSES(2) Monumental Chinese cold-painted bronze sculptures, Tang Dynasty style Horses, heads turned, adorned with polychrome ornaments and parcel gilt saddle, knotted tail, approx 54"h, 61"w, 22"d
• A Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse
  A Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse depicted in a standing pose having mostly monochrome glaze with horse hair tail. Height 19 1/2 inches.
• CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA
  CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA HORSES, PAIR Pair of Chinese Tang dynasty, 618 - 906 CE, ceramic pottery horses on rectangular bases. 15.25" H x 16.5" W x 5.5" D.
• CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA
  CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA HORSE Chinese Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) core formed terracotta horse, modeled standing four-square with head turned slightly to the side and mouth closed, wearing an ornament between the ears and a saddle. Approximate dimensions: h. 11", w. 3.25", d. 9.25".
• PAIR OF LARGE TANG STYLE CERAMIC
  PAIR OF LARGE TANG STYLE CERAMIC HORSES Pair of large Tang style ceramic horses, modeled as standing black horses wearing saddles and elaborate tack in Sancai glaze, both resting on rectangular bases. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Veronica Holmes, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx: h. 43.5", w. 40", d. 12".
• LARGE TANG STYLE TERRACOTTA HORSE
  LARGE TANG STYLE TERRACOTTA HORSE 20th century; standing horse modeled in the Tang manner, 39 in. H., 36 in. L.
• Two Chinese carved wood horses:
  Two Chinese carved wood horses: Tang style, surface with crackled red, blue, green and yellow pigment, 19th or 20th century, 28 x 30 x 9-1/2 in. Losses to pigment, chips, separations.
• CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA
  CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA HORSES, PAIR Pair of Chinese Tang dynasty, 618 - 906 CE, ceramic pottery horses on rectangular bases. 15.25" H x 16.5" W x 5.5" D.
• TANG STYLE BRONZE HORSEAn antique
  TANG STYLE BRONZE HORSEAn antique Tang style bronze horse, Chinese, circa 1900, a substantial casting modelled with an ornate saddle blanket & saddle, exhibiting a med brown patina overall. Measuring 16" high.
• A Chinese Tang terracotta horse,
  A Chinese Tang terracotta horse, Tang Dynasty, originally painted in red though the colour has faded somewhat, 49cm long
• TANG STYLE JADE HORSE SCULPTURE A
  TANG STYLE JADE HORSE SCULPTURE A carved Chinese celadon jade sculpture of a Tang dynasty style horse; 6"H
• CHINESE TANG DYNASTY POLYCHROME
  CHINESE TANG DYNASTY POLYCHROME HORSE W/ TLEast Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A lovely mold-made pottery horse shown in stride atop an integral plinth. Painted in hues of apricot, peach, and chocolate brown, the noble steed displays a naturalistic head with a bulbous snout, incised nostrils, and almond-shaped eyes, all capped by a pair of perky ears. His thick body bears an elaborate saddle featuring lengthy polka-dot-incised saddle flaps beneath a striped sash. A slender tapered tail extends downwards from the ancient horse's posterior and an ovoid vent is featured on the animal's underside. Size: 8.75" L x 5" W x 7.5" H (22.2 cm x 12.7 cm x 19 cm); 7.75" H (19.7 cm) on included custom stand. According to Zhixin Jason Sun, Curator of the Department of Asian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "The importance of horses rose to new heights in the Tang dynasty (618–907) when, as emblems of imperial power, they marched in state processions, galloped through royal hunting parks, raced across polo fields, and even danced before the emperor. Their portraits were painted by leading court artists, and their majestic form was modeled in brightly glazed pottery as tomb figurines and sculpted on marble plaques to adorn emperors' tombs as symbols of dynastic vitality." Beyond this, the horse played a significant role in the unification of the Chinese Empire, as the ancients could communicate to parties near and far due to the great speed of these noble steeds. The horse also assisted the military to conquer distant lands and grow the empire. As the desire for stronger, faster breeds grew, the ancients imported horses from Central Asia, leading to the creation of the famous Silk Road. We see evidence of the reverence for the horse in the visual culture of ancient China. Imagery of horses abound in painting, literature, and sculpture. During the Tang dynasty, artists created burial art representing these revered animals. This particular piece depicts a large charger; this type of horse served as both a symbol of imperial stability that engendered bountiful trade and prosperity for the expanding empire and the reward of military exploits to the west. The most cherished horses were raised in the western kingdom of Ferghana and known as "blood-sweating horses." These were delivered as tribute to the reigning emperor. In general, for the ancient Chinese, horses were a sign of wealth. This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase. Provenance: private Reno, Nevada, USA collection, acquired through descent, originally purchased in San Francisco, California, USA in the 1960s to 1970s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #163709 Condition: TL holes on bottom of saddle, under lower jaw, and between front legs. Repaired from several pieces with restoration to front of base and restoration over break lines. Break line visible on proper right ear. Chip to proper left ear. Expected surface wear with nick, abrasions, and some chipping to paint as shown, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, very good with nice remaining pigments
• CHINESE TANG DYNASTY PRANCING
  CHINESE TANG DYNASTY PRANCING HORSE, TL TESTED Chinese Tang prancing horse with custom case, TL tested period Tang Dynasty, (618 CE-907 CE), naturalistically modeled with the right leg raised, the mouth open, and the head turned slightly to the left, fitted with elaborate trappings having tassels and a saddle draped with patterned cloth, retaining vestiges of black, red, and orange pigments, the whole resting on a custom wooden stand, inside a custom glass display box resting on a wooden pedestal. Horse approx. h. 18", l. 20", d. 12"; case on pedestal h. 58.25", sq. 24".
• A Chinese 'Tang' style horse.
  A Chinese 'Tang' style horse. Polychrome drip glaze. Marked to base. Height - 22cm More Information AF
• Pair Tang-Style Horses Chinese,
  Pair Tang-Style Horses Chinese, modern, sancai glazed pottery, standing foursquare on rectangular bases, blue bodies with green, yellow, white tack, 42-1/2 x 34 x 12 in.,
• Two Chinese style gilt wooden
  Two Chinese style gilt wooden horses on red oblong bases in the Tang manner 20'' h.
• A CHINESE TANG STYLE HORSE 20th
  A CHINESE TANG STYLE HORSE 20th century, sancai glaze that includes blue, the horse is standing on a rectangular base, wearing a saddle with tassels decorating the reigns, the horse has a sullen look as it slightly turns his head to the right, muscular body with a short tail, impressed with Chinese characters to underside.
• (2) TANG STYLE GLAZED CERAMIC
  (2) TANG STYLE GLAZED CERAMIC STANDING HORSES(pair) Tang Dynasty style ceramic horses, green and yellow glazed body, with front leg raised, mouth slightly ajar, rising on giltwood pedestal base, (one) with loss to saddle sash and at back corner, (one) intact with glue restoration at feet, approx 20"h, 10.25"w, 22"d; 36lbs total
• Chinese bronze Tang Dynasty style
  Chinese bronze Tang Dynasty style model of a horse with incised and molded features; overall good condition, minor wear; H 9 1/4" x W 3 7/8" x L 11 3/4" (approx.)
• PAIR CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY HORSES
  PAIR CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY HORSES Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), unglazed painted pottery, each figure standing foursquare on a rectangular base with the head turned slightly to the left, with traces of black and red pigment on the saddle and the head, old inventory numbers underneath, 11.5"h (to top of head), 12"l (tail to nose), 3.5"w
• TWO CHINESE TANG STYLE GLAZED
  TWO CHINESE TANG STYLE GLAZED TERRACOTTA HORSES Modern, one with rider in Central Asian costume.
• (2) Chinese Tang Pottery Horses
  (2) Chinese Tang Pottery Horses with SaddlesOne in black and one in bronze color each with green and white accent glazes with impressed mark to bottom of black horse circa 20th century good condition.Private collection of a Fairview Park Ohio Lady.
• LARGE TESSELLATED BONE TANG STYLE
  LARGE TESSELLATED BONE TANG STYLE HORSE Chinese. Large tessellated bone Tang style standing horse with applied silver-tone ornaments, and on a black wooden base. Unmarked. Approx. h. 55?, w. 55?, w. 14?.
• CHINESE BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A
  CHINESE BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A TANG STYLE HORSE Chinese patinated bronze sculpture modeled as a Tang style standing caparisoned horse with open mouth, apparently unmarked. Approx. h. 11.25", w. 12", d. 9".
• Chinese Tang style horse; typical
  Chinese Tang style horse; typical prancing form, originally used as a Saks Fifth Avenue department store display. 40"H x 37"L. Good condition, minor paint loss.
• Two Chinese Pottery Horses Possibly
  Two Chinese Pottery Horses Possibly Tang Dynasty (618-907) One standing with the right foreleg raised. Height 17 3/4 in., 45.1 cm. Property from the Collection of James and Edythe Cloonan, Chicago, Illinois
• TWO CHINESE PARTIAL PAINTED BUFF
  TWO CHINESE PARTIAL PAINTED BUFF POTTERY FIGURES OF HORSES TANG DYNASTY (618-907)Two Chinese Partial Painted Buff Pottery Figures of Horses, Tang Dynasty (618-907) Each with traces of orange-red pigment; each on a hardwood stand. Each restored. Height of taller: 10-3/4 in (27.3 cm)Property of a Virginia Collector
• Chinese Tang Style Horse And
  Chinese Tang Style Horse And RiderDepicting a standing horse with rider holding a musical instument covered in a multicolored glaze 28''H circa early 20th century.Condition with loss to glaze in areas.Private collection Dearborn Michigan.
• A PAIR OF CHINESE TANG STYLE
  A PAIR OF CHINESE TANG STYLE STONE HORSES Contemporary, modeled after horses included in Tang dynasty tombs, this pair of horses is carved with strong body raised on four legs firmly planted on a rectangular plinth, the horse wears a saddle and has a short tail, around their necks are elaborate collars.
• CHINESE TANG DYNASTY RECLINING
  CHINESE TANG DYNASTY RECLINING TERRA-COTTA HORSEChinese Tang Dynasty terra-cotta reclining horse, legs tucked under body. Measures 5.75"L x 4"H x 2 1/8"W. Wear commensurate with age, see photos. Examine all photos closely. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. In house shipping continental U.S. $40 plus 2% insurance.
• CHINESE PARTIAL GILT DECORATED IRON
  CHINESE PARTIAL GILT DECORATED IRON HORSEChinese Partial Gilt Decorated Iron Tang-Style Horse , caparisoned figure standing foursquare, h. 21 in., w. 22 in
• LARGE TANG DYNASTY TOMB HORSE
  LARGE TANG DYNASTY TOMB HORSE Sancai Glazed Standing Horse in ruddy brown with a green saddle, roughly 19 1/2" x 19" x 7 1/2", on wooden stand, lacking mane and tail, slight restoration to legs and head.
• Two Chinese Painted Pottery
  Two Chinese Painted Pottery Horsesboth likely Tang Dynasty the first a caparisoned horse in an unusual stance with remnants of paint decoration (7.5 x 12 in.) (some loss and repaired breaks); the second a horse with rider remnants of painted decoration mounted to an ebonized wood plinth (15.5 x 11.5 in.) (some loss and repaired breaks).Estate of Vail Kerr Benz Minneapolis Minnesota