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LOT 2190
Chinese Red Terracotta Horse and Rider
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
16 1/8 in. (6 kg, 41 cm high).
Modelled in the round in static pose on a rectangular base, the rider bent forward with right arm raised; both hands pierced to accept reins (absent).
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.03C26042024 from Laboratory Kotalla.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12452-226139.
See Prodan, M., The Art of The T'ang Potter, London, 1960, for a comparable example (pl.XI).
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LOT 2190
Chinese Red Terracotta Horse and Rider
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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