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Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administ…
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Tang Dynasty Style Horse
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administ…
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.

Tang Dynasty Style Horse

Artifact ID1983.00861.01.a-b
Object Type Sculpture
Date 618-907 (original)
Medium Ceramic, Fabric
Dimensions10 × 11 × 4 in. (25.4 × 27.9 × 10.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a ceramic Tang Dynasty-style horse (.01a). The horse is orange and green, with a white blanket and tack. It sits on a brocade fabric base (.01b).
Historical NoteThe Tang dynasty ruled China from 618 to 907 AD. The horse was given for the Confucius Day Celebration in San Francisco, CA in 1983.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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