Foreign rider on horse in painted terracotta depicting a rider and horse on a terrace. Tang statuary gives pride of place to
representations of foreigners. Sodgians, Mongols, people from the north and west who came
to trade their wares for precious silk. They also brought their
culture to the Tang court. Here, a Persian horseman with a proud appearance.
North China, Tang Dynasty, 8th century. H: 42cm L.37cm
Thermoluminescence test confirms dating
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