Head and Torso of a Horse
200-101
Scroll
Head and Torso of a Horse
200-101
Physical Qualities
Earthenware with white slip, 10 3/8 x 12 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (26.4 x 31.8 x 8.3 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of George and Julianne Alderman, Baltimore
Object Number
2000.342
For a horse of this small size, separate straight wooden legs originally provided stronger, sturdier support than clay legs could provide. The wood elements, however did not survive burial.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2000; George and Julianne Alderman, Baltimore; Michael Teller, Williamsburg, Virginia (acquired after 1990)
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Annette L. Juliano, Bronze, Clay and Stone, Hsi An T'ang, 1988, no. 22 (unpaginated).
'Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,' Christie's, 9/16/1988, no. 297: much larger, 4-legged horse with painted pigment.
'Fine Chinese Furniture, Ceramics and Works of Art,' Christie's, NY, 9/16/1999, no. 256: a pair of similar horses with more pigment intact. 'Fine Chinese Ceramics, Paintings and Works of Art, Christie's NY, 9/21/2000, no. 235: two much larger examples.
'Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,' Christie's, 9/16/1988, no. 297: much larger, 4-legged horse with painted pigment.
'Fine Chinese Furniture, Ceramics and Works of Art,' Christie's, NY, 9/16/1999, no. 256: a pair of similar horses with more pigment intact. 'Fine Chinese Ceramics, Paintings and Works of Art, Christie's NY, 9/21/2000, no. 235: two much larger examples.
On View at the BMA
