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Khitan Liao Dynasty Gold Clad Horse Trappings, 10th-11th Century, China

$27,000

£20,513.33

€23,574.13

CA$37,924.81

A$41,280.20

CHF 21,872.90

MX$496,456.89

NOK 278,108.37

SEK 254,855.55

DKK 176,097.31

About the Item

A wonderful and rare set of Khitan Liao gold clad copper alloy repousse horse trappings, featuring thirteen pieces on a modern museum display mount, Liao Dynasty (916 to 1125), China. The fittings crafted from a copper alloy with a scrolling floral and foliate design worked in high relief repousse, then clad with a thick gold sheet overlay. The set comprised of a two part buckle, a three way buckle, and nine decorative plaques. The plaques would originally have been attached to a leather bridle. Remnants of cloth and leather are still present to the interior of some pieces. The Khitan were a nomadic people who roamed the steppes of north eastern Asia. Consolidating power under the ruler Yelu Abaoji, they formed a powerful dynastic empire contemporaneous with the Chinese Song Dynasty, and are considered a legitimate Chinese dynasty as well, known as the Liao Dynasty. On loan to the Heritage Museum of Art, Chicago, IL 2017 - 2019.

Dimensions:
Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Style:
Tang (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Copper,Gold,Repoussé
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
10th-11th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In very good condition for age. With some areas of verdigris. Remnants of cloth, leather and resin to the interior.
Seller Location:
Austin, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU894716946822

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