'A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!' So goes the beseeching line of King Richard III in Shakespeare's Richard III from 1594. We are certainly fond of horses, and today we have put together an interesting selection of pieces from our collection that feature horses. Dating from as early as the 7th century all the … Continue reading Hold Your Horses: Horses in Antiques & Decorative Arts
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Straight from the (Tang) Horse’s Mouth
This November marks the 20th anniversary of Asian Art in London, an annual event that takes place each year in London with leading Asian art dealers, auction houses, and museums. In honour of the event, we are taking a closer look at a specific type of Chinese pottery that has long been a popular collector's … Continue reading Straight from the (Tang) Horse’s Mouth