Varieties of Tang Horses. One extraordinary glazed Tang pieces depicts a kneeling man with a horse's head. The expression on the horse's head is sensitive. Tang artist also made some extraordinarily beautiful ceramic animals, including a glazed earthenware camel carrying a troupe of musicians.
Asian Antiques – China – Statues – Horses … Pair Antique 20 " Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bronze Tang Horse Animal Statues … Hand Soapstone War Horse Art Sculpture …
Buy “ Tang Horse ”, a Metal Sculpture on Bronze, by Jiahui Wu from China, For sale, Price is $1700, Size is 18.1 x 18.5 x 7.5 in.
Chinese Horse Statues. Their statues were made of bronze, jade, wood, or porcelain, and are a symbolic physical representation of one of the most significant creatures in Chinese culture. Horses would loyally pull chariots with armies into war. They also often were buried with their owners so that they could accompany them into the afterlife.
The metal content of bronze in fine art sculptures is generally an alloy of around 90% copper and about 10% tin. Small percentages of zinc and lead may also be added to improve strength or handling in the casting process.
Horses in Ancient China. The Year of the Horse is fast approaching. What did the horse mean to people in the old days? In ancient China, the horse provided fast transportation for noble and high ranking families and served a military function.
For your consideration a vintage horse sculpture made in metal with beautiful unrestored vintage patina. The colors are very unique. A must have item. Great decorative piece. Dimensions: 9 1/8" H x 11 3/4" D x 4 1/8" W …
Tang Standing Horse figure, Canberra. Standing Horse is a Tang dynasty tomb figure, created during the Tang dynasty in China. In ancient China, numerous tomb figurines and other artefacts were designed specifically to be buried with the deceased in large burial mounds. This large figurine is glazed with the iconic tri-colour glaze,…
Tang dynasty art. It is best known for the development of many forms— painting, sculpture, calligraphy, music, dance and literature . The Tang dynasty, with its capital at Chang'an (today's Xi'an ), the most populous city in the world at the time, is regarded by historians as a high point in Chinese civilization—equal, or even superior,…
You don't have to read a book on Chinese art to love a Tang horse.'' Among the horses in the Chinese Porcelain Company show is a cream-colored, glazed one decorated with splashes of cobalt blue.
Material: The material of the statue is then decided by the client. The sculptor may also use a small clay model to better portray his conception of the design. The clay model can be modified to fine tune the client’s wishes.
Mini-Sculpture: Finally, the bronze sculpture artist may finalize the miniature model of the final design in order to give the client a preview into how the final product will look. This model is made using the material decided, and it can be used by the client for marketing purposes so that he can raise funds for the sculpture.
Creating the Backbone: The backbone of the bronze statue, also called the armature consists of a steel frame with foam added to it in order to resemble the rough outline of the final product. This is then sealed with a latex coat to secure it.
The Sculpting: The main work starts only now. Many pounds of hot clay are used and applied by hand to “block in” the design for the first time. The bronze sculpture artist then invests a lot of time adding more clay, removing some clay and molding the clay until the final product finally resembles the required design. Tiny details are added on to give more preciseness to the bronze statue and make it more real.
Remove dust with a damp cloth.
Do not use metal objects or wire brushes to clean the sculpture.
Do not apply abrasives or cleansers that will possibly scratch the finish.
ZUD – Non- Abrasive Cleaner. Use to remove stubborn stains. Zud cleans all metal surfaces including bronze. Zud can be used in powder or liquid form.
Lemon Oil – Apply a small amount of oil with a paintbrush or soft cloth. Cover the entire figure with oil. Wipe the surface gently with a soft cloth to take off the excess oil.
Paste Wax- A very thin, even coat of wax should be applied with a soft cloth. Allow the wax to sit and dry before polishing. Wax should be applied after bronze has been cleaned and dried. Do not apply if using lemon oil.
Do Nothing: Many bronze owners prefer to sit back and enjoy the natural reaction and aging process of their sculpture.
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Ancient Sculpture Gallery is proud to present you with lost wax bronze reproductions of statues and busts from the Egyptian, Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, Asian Oriental, and Western civilizations. “Lost Wax” bronze (or hot-cast bronze) is actually 100% pure Bronze – essentially copper and tin. The making of a “lost wax” bronze is a complex and time consuming process, and specific technical expertise is needed to accomplish the task of making a bronze. The most known and used process for making “lost wax” involves pouring of molten bronze. This is the same method used by the ancient civilizations to create bronze sculptures. Our lost wax bronze sculptures are produced in this same technique.