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- This rare gold over silver horse was created during the illustrious Tang Dynasty of China
- The powerful dynasty oversaw a cultural and artistic “golden age” in Chinese civilization
- It was almost certainly crafted by a Sogdian artisan for a member of the aristocracy
- This horse remains a lasting symbol of imperial power, wealth and cultural exchange in ancient China
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Tang Dynasty artworks reflect a harmonious blend of Han Chinese traditions and external cultural influences arriving to China through the Silk Road. More than a facilitator of global commercial transactions, the Silk Road served as a network for cultural exchange between East Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and beyond. Along its routes, travelers and merchants from disparate cultures encountered one another, fostering the exchange of ideas, philosophies, art forms and scientific knowledge. The Sogdians, an ancient Iranian peoples, are often considered among the greatest traders on the Silk Road, bringing their artistic, cultural and musical traditions from Central Asia and rising to prominence in the Chinese government during the Tang dynasty.
Circa 7th century
21 1/2“ high x 17 1/2” wide x 1 1/2“ deep framed
Period: | Pre-18th Century |
Origin: | China |
Type: | Other Fine Art |
Depth: | 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) |
Width: | 17.5 in. (44.45 cm) |
Height: | 21.5 in. (54.61 cm) |
Canvas Width: | 6.000 in. (15.24 cm) |
Canvas Height: | 6.750 in. (17.15 cm) |
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