Large Japanese Haniwa Figure of a Horse, Late Kofun

Large Japanese Haniwa Figure of a Horse, Late Kofun Period

Of low-fired red clay, standing four square on long columnar legs, the face directed forward and equipped with cheek guards and a bridle affixed by the upright ears, the reigns draped across the thick neck fringed by a cropped mane, a saddle with sharply defined upright horn and cantle and secured by a breast collar patterned with zigzags, the cropped tail rising at an angle giving the animal's posture and alert and distinguished aspect.

29 3/4 x 30 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.p>The Collection of Nelson and Happy Rockefeller, The Collection of Nelson Rockefeller, prior to 1979.

Property from the Collection of Nelson and Happy Rockefeller
Condition Report: In good restored condition with numerous areas of wear with minor losses. Abrasions related to old repairs. Minor chips throughout.

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