Tang Dynasty Stoneware Figure of a Horse and Rider leisterprong resting on three short pedestal

resting on three short pedestal feet

symbolizing the harmony between the natural and spiritual realms

Both ends of the container are covered with taut cowhide or goatskin

who governs the moral and natural order

Tang Dynasty Stoneware Figure of a Horse and Rider leisterprong resting on three short pedestalTang dynasty, 618 907 AD, Xi'an (Chang'an), Shaanxi province, China Discover this unrefined, absolutely charming miniature Tang Dynasty tomb figurine of a horse and rider, crafted during China's golden age of the Tang Dynasty (618 907 AD). Hand modeled from buff colored stoneware (changsha ware) and finished with a rich amber glaze, this piece is a lovely example of ancient Chinese pottery. Tang Dynasty pottery is celebrated for its mingqi or "spirit