Tang Dynasty Style Crackle Glaze Ceramic Horse Figurine
Home Decor / Decorative Arts

Tang Dynasty Style Crackle Glaze Ceramic Horse Figurine

A decorative ceramic sculpture modeled in the style of a Chinese Tang Dynasty funerary horse. The piece features a cream-colored body with a prominent 'crackle' or 'ice-crack' glaze effect throughout the surface. The horse is depicted in a dynamic pose, standing on a tiered rectangular pedestal base. The saddle is rendered in a contrasting dark brown earth tone with decorative ribbing, and similar brown pigments are applied to the face, mane, and the Greek key (meander) pattern border on the base. The construction appears to be molded ceramic with hand-applied pigments. The aesthetic mimics ancient 'Sancai' (three-color) glazes but is a modern interpretation intended for home decor. The piece shows intentional distressing to simulate age, including faux-patina and darkened areas within the glaze cracks. No cracks or structural damage are visible, though there is a subtle variation in the glaze application. The style is 20th to 21st-century decorative chinoiserie. The craftsmanship is decent for a decorative object, with rhythmic patterns on the base and a well-proportioned equine form.

Estimated Value

$150 - $250

Basic Information

Category

Home Decor / Decorative Arts

Appraised On

March 18, 2026

Estimated Value

$150 - $250

Item Description

A decorative ceramic sculpture modeled in the style of a Chinese Tang Dynasty funerary horse. The piece features a cream-colored body with a prominent 'crackle' or 'ice-crack' glaze effect throughout the surface. The horse is depicted in a dynamic pose, standing on a tiered rectangular pedestal base. The saddle is rendered in a contrasting dark brown earth tone with decorative ribbing, and similar brown pigments are applied to the face, mane, and the Greek key (meander) pattern border on the base. The construction appears to be molded ceramic with hand-applied pigments. The aesthetic mimics ancient 'Sancai' (three-color) glazes but is a modern interpretation intended for home decor. The piece shows intentional distressing to simulate age, including faux-patina and darkened areas within the glaze cracks. No cracks or structural damage are visible, though there is a subtle variation in the glaze application. The style is 20th to 21st-century decorative chinoiserie. The craftsmanship is decent for a decorative object, with rhythmic patterns on the base and a well-proportioned equine form.

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