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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).

Provenance

From 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.

Literature

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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