Chinese Superb Striding Horse

TANG DYNASTY, 618-906 AD

24" (8 kg, 61 cm).

A very large ceramic horse figurine in active pose with arched neck and head slightly tilted; the musculature carefully defined to the neck, chest and legs; the mouth open to receive a bridle and bit; shallow channel to the rear of the neck to accept a separate mane; the saddle and saddle blanket carefully moulded, coloured with orange and ochre pigment; the tail shown docked and bound.

Provenance

UK art market, acquired prior to 1980.

CONDITION

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LOT 0466

Chinese Superb Striding Horse

Sold for (Inc. bp): £9,075

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