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Chinese Han Style Terracotta Horse and Rider Chinese Han Style Terracotta Horse and Rider Chinese Han Style Terracotta Horse and Rider
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LOT 2344

Chinese Han Style Terracotta Horse and Rider

19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.

13 3/8 in. (3 kg total, 34 cm).

Modelled in the round on a rectangular base, horse with integral saddlecloth and saddle, crupper, bridle and harness, rider with riding coat and boots; head with cap modelled separately.

Provenance

Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 2344

Chinese Han Style Terracotta Horse and Rider

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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