Red pottery horseback hunting figurines

[Red pottery horseback hunting figurines]

Tang Dynasty, 35 cm in height
The hunter has a moustache with eight characters on his head, wears a fu head, and a lapel coat. He rides around the horse to patrol, and the hunting dog sits behind the hunter, looking relaxed. The owner’s nervousness contrasts with the dog’s relaxation. The rulers of the Tang Dynasty, who are of northern ethnic origin, are fond of hunting and are proud of being good at hunting. The colorful hunting figurines are the epitome of this cultural background.