Muzeion
Elegant Han Dynasty Grey Terracotta Horse // China Ca. 206 BCE-220 CE // TL Tested
Product Description
This Elegant Han Dynasty Grey Terracotta Horse figure would originally have had wooden legs and ears, which have long since decomposed. The body is strong and powerful with sensuous curves, it's head is slightly inclined to the left.
It is widely believed that Emperor Wu (r, 141-87 BC) of the Western Han dynasty became obsessed with stories coming from the west, which told of a breed of horse like no other. This "blood sweating" horse was said to have been raised by barbarians in Ferghana (present-day Samarkand) in Central Asia.
Emperor Wu dispatched diplomats to Ferghana with much gold, but the horses were not offered. In 104 BC he sent a force to the area with the intention of capturing as many animals as possible so a breeding program could be started in China. The force was defeated but Wu was determined to acquire what many believed was the "heavenly horse" so a second expedition was dispatched. Although suffering many casualties this force prevailed and, upon returning to China, the "heavenly horse" was finally presented to the Emperor. The Ferghana horse had arrived in China.
Product Details
- ColorsRed
- Materials
Terracotta
- Measurements
3.75"L x 11.42"W x 9.06"H
- OriginChina
— Han Dynasty
— 2,000 Years Old
— One Of A Kind
— Polychrome Traces Of The Original Painting
— TL Test By Ralf Kotalla Lab Number NE: 04k200105 (Worldwide Oldest Private Laboratory Specialized For Genuine Analyses) In Germany
— Mounted On Custom Wood Stand
— Includes Certificate Of Authenticity From Muzeion
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-5 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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