A Chinese Terracotta Head of a Horse, Han Dynasty, ca. 25 - 220 CE Amulets - Power Leopold Benguerel collection

Leopold Benguerel collection

as well as the people who create it

The horn suggests figures such as these may be shaman figures communicating between the living and the dead

The bead is presented on a modern 24K gold chain made in an ancient style

acquired between 1962 - 1965

A Chinese Terracotta Head of a Horse, Han Dynasty, ca. 25 - 220 CE Amulets - Power Leopold Benguerel collectionA finely crafted terracotta head of a horse from the Han Dynasty is notable for its elegant, elongated features and vibrant pigments. Made of low fired clay, the head is painted with Chinese red pigment, symbolizing good fortune, while traces of white pigment highlight the teeth. Yellow traces of a bridle adorn the face, enhancing the realism of the depiction. The horse's open mouth and flaring nostrils lend it a lifelike appearance, capturing the