CARVED AND DECORATED TANG HORSE.

Revised: 1/26/2012

Additional Information: Results of the Carbon 14 testing is “that the sample dated 388 years plus or minus 39 years before 2001 (1574-1652)”

CARVED AND DECORATED TANG HORSE. Chinese, Tang Dynasty style, carved in Ming Dynasty. Nicely carved polychrome decorated figure in full trappings with head modeled slightly to the side, joined to flat plinth. Horse’s mane carved in crenelated manner and cropped tail are representative of the period. Possibly carved from Chinese cypress or similar wood, surfaces finished with a process using paper and gesso as foundation to painted decorations. Note: This item accompanied by document from the New York State Historical Association in correspondence with the University of Arizona in which is described the results of a Carbon 14 test performed on this object. Copy of document accompanies this lot. SIZE: 21-3/4″ h x 23-1/4″ l x 7-1/4″ w. CONDITION: Structurally very good. Greater part of finished surfaces have been removed, areas of gesso remain within grain. Proper left side horse remains traces of old paint. 9-24737 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3165	$4,025.00	Revised: 1/26/2012 Additional Information: Results of the Carbon 14 testing is “that the sample dated 388 years plus or minus 39 years before 2001 (1574-1652)” CARVED AND DECORATED TANG HORSE. Chinese, Tang Dynasty style, carved in Ming Dynasty. Nicely carved polychrome decorated figure in full trappings with head modeled slightly to the side, joined to flat plinth. Horse’s mane carved in crenelated manner and cropped tail are representative of the period. Possibly carved from Chinese cypress or similar wood, surfaces finished with a process using paper and gesso as foundation to painted decorations. Note: This item accompanied by document from the New York State Historical Association in correspondence with the University of Arizona in which is described the results of a Carbon 14 test performed on this object. Copy of document accompanies this lot. SIZE: 21-3/4″ h x 23-1/4″ l x 7-1/4″ w. CONDITION: Structurally very good. Greater part of finished surfaces have been removed, areas of gesso remain within grain. Proper left side horse remains traces of old paint. 9-24737 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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