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LOT 0421
Chinese Tang Caparisoned Horse
SUI TO EARLY TANG DYNASTY, 581-906 A.D
22 1/2 in. (13.8 kg, 57 cm wide).
A large ceramic caparisoned horse modelled in a dynamic pose with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, finely modelled harness, saddle and bridle with pendants and bells, plume to the mane; standing on a rectangular base; remains of polychrome pigmentation; restored.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980s-1990s.
Ex West Country collection.
Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122e86 from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11704-199227.
See Prodan, M., The Art of the Tang Potter, London, 1960, for similar figures and discussion; see Harrist, R.E. Jr., Power and Virtue: The Horse in Chinese Art, New York, 1997, for discussion.
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