Tang Dynasty Stoneware Figure of a Horse and Rider leisterprong Both ends of the container

Both ends of the container are covered with taut cowhide or goatskin

symbolizing the harmony between the natural and spiritual realms

• hair or nails of an epileptic or albino (nsaka)

a belief echoed by Aristotle

The painterly execution is vigorous and spontaneous

Tang Dynasty Stoneware Figure of a Horse and Rider leisterprong Both ends of the containerTang dynasty, 618 907 AD, Xi'an (Chang'an), Shaanxi province, China Discover this unrefined, absolutely charming miniature Tang Dynasty tomb figurine of a horse and rider, crafted during China's golden age of the Tang Dynasty (618 907 AD). Hand modeled from buff colored stoneware (changsha ware) and finished with a rich amber glaze, this piece is a lovely example of ancient Chinese pottery. Tang Dynasty pottery is celebrated for its mingqi or "spirit