Ferghana horse
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Ferghana horses were one of China's earliest major imports, originating from the Fergana Valley in Central Asia. These horses, as depicted in Tang dynasty tomb figures in earthenware, may "resemble th
Two sancai-glazed Tang dynasty tomb figures, early 8th century, Prague National Gallery
Female horse rider, Tang dynasty
Coin showing Eucratides I of Bactria and the Dioscuri
The Ceremonial Gilt Bronze Finial, Ferghana Horse, Dates Back to the 4th-1st Century BCE
Fergana Valley
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The Fergana Valley in Central Asia crosses eastern Uzbekistan, southern Kyrgyzstan and northern Tajikistan.
Ferghana horse
…horses (Chinese: 大宛馬 / 宛馬; pinyin: dàyuānmǎ / yuānmǎ; Wade–Giles: ta-yüan-ma / yüan-ma) were one of China's earliest major imports, originating from the Fergana Valley in Central Asia. These horses, as depicted in Tang dynasty tomb figures in earthenware, may "resemble the animals on the golden medal of Eucratides…
Two snakes, Sokh, Ferghana valley, 3rd millennium BCE.
Probable Greek soldier in the Sampul tapestry, woollen wall hanging, 3rd-2nd century BC, Sampul, Urumqi Xinjiang Museum.
Statue of Weshparkar, Ferghana Kingdom, 7th century