Chinese Caparisoned Horse Figurine

WARRING STATES PERIOD, 475-221 BC

26" (12.4 kg, 66cm).

A ceramic horse on an irregular base with arched neck and head turned, flared saddlecloth with moulded saddle, rows of applied bells(?) to the rump, breast-band with row of pendant conch shells, detailed bridle with straps and retaining plates, crest above; painted detailing.

Provenance

Property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000; accompanied by original thermoluminescence report no.C117b29 issued by Oxford Authentication, dated 2 February 2017.

CONDITION

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LOT 0441

Chinese Caparisoned Horse Figurine

Sold for (Inc. bp): £16,875

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