Antique Han Bronze Horse

A twentieth century Han dynasty style bronze recumbent horse with three legs tucked under the body and head slightly turned. The well incised mane gath...

Vintage midcentury Asian bronze horse sculpture, Han dynasty flying horse Offered for sale is a striking vintage midcentury bronze horse sculptur...

Magnificent antique carousel horse sculpture, all original. All dimensions are below. This is a large and heavy sculpture. The weight is approx...

Grand, crème glazed terracotta, Han-style, braying stallion sculpture.

Own a tangible piece of history with this captivating antique ceramic horse, a relic , probably from the illustrious Han Dynasty , This beautifully restored artefact offers a uniqu...

A vintage bronze horse which is unsigned. Great quality. Mounted on a wood base. The base has some losses. Bronze is in good condition, with some minor ag...

Large Bronze Standing Horse Sculpture with Green Patina Magnificent handcrafted bronze sculpture of a standing horse with fine detailing and a beautiful ...

This bronze horse statue, captures the dynamic energy of a galloping stallion in mid-stride. Every muscle, tendon, and curve is carefully sculpted, reflecting both strength and elega...

Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse Head. Crisply modelled with sharp features, including a gaping mouth, nostrils, eyes, ears and an alert exp...

A fine Han dynasty polychrome painted terracotta horse and rider. The warrior is dressed in orange and black on a black horse. Measures: Height 14 inches (35 cm) Width 12.5 inches (32 cm). Condition: Excellent with tastefully undetectable repairs. During the unification of China under the Han dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...