Tang Fongxian Prancer

$11,500.00

A painted pottery Fongxian Prancer

This finely sculptured horse is of a type known as “Fongxian” (an area near Xian). Some of the most recognizable features of the Fongxian horses include very strong necks, smaller aquiline heads and well rounded bodies, especially their haunches. The Fongxian prancer is among the most sought after of this style from any region.

A painted pottery Fongxian Prancer

This finely sculptured horse is of a type known as “Fongxian” (an area near Xian). Some of the most recognizable features of the Fongxian horses include very strong necks, smaller aquiline heads and well rounded bodies, especially their haunches. The Fongxian prancer is among the most sought after of this style from any region.

Item # 1754

Date: Tang Dynasty (c. 618-906 CE)

Medium: Pottery

Subject: Horse

Size: 14” H x 12 ¼” L