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LOT 0466
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.
ProvenanceUK art market, acquired prior to 1980.
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AUCTIONS:
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Lot No. 0484 Opening bid: £450
Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD
Lot No. 0467
Sold for (Inc. premium): £2,420
