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Pottery Figure of a Horse - T Ang Dynasty, c7th to 10th century AD, (1936)
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Pottery Figure of a Horse - T Ang Dynasty, c7th to 10th century AD, (1936)
Pottery Figure of a Horse - T Ang Dynasty, c7th to 10th century AD, (1936). The Tang dynasty was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The photograph was taken for the International Exhibition of Chinese Art at the Royal Academy, Burlington House, London. The piece is part of the Eumorfopoulos Collection, British Museum, London. From The Connoisseur, Vol. 97, edited by H. Granville Fell. [International Studio, London, 1936]
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This photograph captures a close-up view of a Pottery Figure of a Horse from the Tang Dynasty, dating back to the 7th to 10th century AD. The image was taken in 1936 for the International Exhibition of Chinese Art at the Royal Academy in London. The horse figure, part of the renowned Eumorfopoulos Collection housed in the British Museum, is beautifully showcased against a black background. Its profile reveals intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship that exemplify the artistic mastery of this ancient dynasty. As we gaze upon this antique masterpiece, we are transported back in time, contemplating its significance and historical context. The Tang Dynasty marked an era between the Sui Dynasty and Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, characterized by cultural prosperity and political stability. This photograph not only captures an object but also conveys a sense of uncertainty surrounding its origins. Published in The Connoisseur magazine edited by H. Granville Fell, it raises questions about authenticity and provenance that continue to intrigue art enthusiasts even today. Through this studio shot captured by The Print Collector29 for International Studio publication, we are granted a glimpse into centuries past – witnessing both tangible beauty and intangible mysteries held within this remarkable pottery figure.
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