A Dog sitting on his haunches, covered in an amber glaze. Naturalistically modeled, the figure follows the artistic style of the period. It remains uncertain whether the glaze has worn off or was originally applied only partially. A similar piece housed at the New Luoyang City Museum in Henan was found unglazed, while an identical form at the Chrysler Museum of Art Gallery retains its glaze intact.
Date : Tang-Liao Dynasty(7-12TH CENTURY)
Type : chestnut-glazed pottery figure
Size : 13cm (Height), 6cm(Diameter)
Condition : Good(Minor cracks on both ears)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Chrysler Museum of Art, Virginia, USA - Object number36.8.115 - Small Tomb Sculpture in the Form of a Seated Dog
(Type : Closely related)
https://chrysler.emuseum.com/objects/27469/small-tomb-sculpture-in-the-form-of-a-seated-dog
2) New Luoyang City Museum, Henan, China - Tang Glazed Pottery Dog
(Type : Closely related)
https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tang_Glazed_Pottery_Dog.jpg
* Tang Dynasty San-cai
Tang Sancai glazed pottery refers to a type of Chinese ceramic that became famous during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). "Sancai" translates to "three colors," which typically are brown, green, and cream or white. Occasionally, blue was also used. These colors were achieved through the use of metallic oxides in the glaze, which, when fired at high temperatures, produced vivid colors that have retained their brilliance over centuries.
The art of Sancai pottery is characterized by its decorative and functional purposes. It includes items such as figurines, vessels, and architectural elements. Tang Sancai ceramics were often used as burial items, intended to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. The pieces frequently featured images of people, animals, and mythical creatures, reflecting the Tang Dynasty's cosmopolitan culture and the religious and mythological beliefs of the time.
The distinct look of Sancai comes from the way the glazes melt and run together, creating a flowing effect that makes each piece unique. This pottery is a valuable part of China's cultural heritage and provides insight into the sophisticated ceramic technology of the Tang Dynasty.
