Magnificent Han Dynasty Horse and Rider

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Magnificent Han Dynasty Horse and Rider

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Sold Date: 02/03/2008
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

Magnificent Han Dynasty Horse and Rider

Allen's Antiques Ltd
10 DAY AUCTION

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FINAL CLEARANCE SALE

ALL STOCK MUST SELL

Over the next few weeks I will be disposing of our remaining stock, all at No Reserve, so everything must sell to the high bidder.

Layaway (layby) is still available for up to 12 months (See details below).

RRP. $US1,900.00

DESCRIPTION:
A rare opportunity to acquire an ancient Chinese painted pottery horse & rider, dating to China's Han dynasty, circa 2,000 years ago.

Standing four square with head up & ears pricked the horse is painted in the original black pigment with a decorated saddle blanket adorning its back in much of the original red & white pigments.

The rider has pink pigment applied to his face, with eyes & eyebrows in black & lips red. He wears a long sleeved tunic with circular skirt, in the original bright red, black & white colors, over red & white colored trousers, see photos. A black strap helmet is on his head with a bright red band around the forehead. His hands are molded as though holding reins.

SIZE:
295mm High (11.8 inches) high x 295mm (11.8 inches) Long

CONDITION:
Some expected degradation, wear & pigment losses, abrasions, and restoration, as a consequence of extended burial and subsequent cleaning. Pigments retouched.

Tail re-glued.

Please view images carefully.

DATING:
Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.)

COMMENT:
Compare this Han Horse & Rider with a pair of Han Dynasty Horse & Riders, illustrated in "Millers 1999 Chinese & Japanese Antique Buyers Guide", with an estimate of £5,000.00 to £6,000.00 (Pounds Sterling), or approximately $US4,000 to $US4,750 each.

Another similar example in Christies Amsterdam auction of 4 November 2003 had an estimate of $US5,700 to $US9,000. See last photo.

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1695/30/4 POSTAGE/DELIVERY ESTIMATES:
The following are estimates of postage or delivery costs to the U.S.A ., China , and Asia , inclusive of packaging materials bought for the purpose. For other countries, rates may vary up to 40% :
Economy Post: ( 15 Business Days ). Cost $US Not Available
Air Post: ( 8 Business days ). Cost $US Not Available
Fedex Freight: ( 3 Business Days ). Cost $US280.00 The postage/delivery cost includes packaging. We regret that insurance is not available on this item, and it will be sent at the buyer's risk.

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