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EARLY WESTERN/EASTERN HAN DYNASTY WOOD HORSE

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Early Western Han to Eastern Han dynasty lacquered wooden horse. This majestic lacquered horse, carved totally out of a single block of wood was produced for burial purposes of a powerful and noble person (perhaps a leader) duing the Western Han Dynasty (206BC - 8AD) to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD). Horses were highly esteemed during this dynasty and this particular object has a majestic pose, with it's neck upright, slightly bulging eyes, mouth slightly opened, ears erect, nostrils flaring and well defined hooves. Missing tail and rider based on photos from actual burial site. (Similar example sold at Christie's NY, March 29, 2006, lot 336 for $419,000.00) Measures 29" height x 25" length (73.6cm x 63.5cm). Western Han (206BC - 8AD) to Eastern Han period (25AD - 220AD). Provenance: Exhibited at "Treasures of the Chinese Nobility" Cornell Fine Art Museum, 1997.

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