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can anyone identify the dynasty of this painted terracotta horse and cart..
i have attaced URL to photo set

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPonxCx764wqGCb9HIwq6Zn_TviPzMGOdpSALZX6NklK4SbOq3cD04GFkUQfn0CWQ?key=RktVN2l5U3VSZmtuRU41Q2h5UFJwVUN0VVIwZ0FR

It looks like a tomb figure from the Han/Northern Qi/Tang dynasties, but looks like a reproduction since the pigment appears intentionally washed off and looks like it was roughened with sand paper or something.

Bokaba

thank you. the photo greatly heightens the paint color. there is a layer of orange dust on the object. any other indications of reproduction?

Hi Wayne,

I am no expert in these types of pieces, but the aging looks artificial to me. If this piece were genuine, it would likely be around 2000 years old. This is a picture of a tomb guardian from the Northern Wei Dynasty (c. 5th Century).

Bokaba

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