Earthenware statue of a polo player, Tang
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Material: Earthenware, paint
Construction: Molded by hand
Marks: None
Colors: Black, red, white
Description: A male polo player sitting atop a galloping horse, modeled in earthenware and paint decorated in black, red and cream colors. Tang dynasty.
Period: Tang Dynasty 618-906
Provenance: CT estate
Size: H. 9 x W.12 x D. 4.25"
Weight: 2 pounds 10.8 ounces
Condition: Un-cleaned burial remnants with only minor losses.
History: A game of Central Asian origin, polo was first played in Persia (Iran) at dates given from the 6th century bc to the 1st century ad. Polo was at first a training game for cavalry units, usually the king’s guard or other elite troops. To the warlike tribesmen, who played it with as many as 100 to a side, it was a miniature battle.
Material: Earthenware, paint
Construction: Molded by hand
Marks: None
Colors: Black, red, white
Description: A male polo player sitting atop a galloping horse, modeled in earthenware and paint decorated in black, red and cream colors. Tang dynasty.
Period: Tang Dynasty 618-906
Provenance: CT estate
Size: H. 9 x W.12 x D. 4.25"
Weight: 2 pounds 10.8 ounces
Condition: Un-cleaned burial remnants with only minor losses.
History: A game of Central Asian origin, polo was first played in Persia (Iran) at dates given from the 6th century bc to the 1st century ad. Polo was at first a training game for cavalry units, usually the king’s guard or other elite troops. To the warlike tribesmen, who played it with as many as 100 to a side, it was a miniature battle.
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