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LOT 2174
Chinese Tang Ceramic Horse with Musician
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
15 1/8 in. (2.7 kg, 38.5 cm high).
Modelled standing with mounted rider playing a drum, the horse with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, cropped mane, dressed tail, saddle and decorative saddle cloth; extensive remains of painted pigmentation; standing on an integral rectangular base; repaired.
Provenance
Acquired 1990s.
West Country, UK, collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11359-192667.
Literature
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1938,0524.114, for similar horses modelled in different poses.
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LOT 2174
Chinese Tang Ceramic Horse with Musician
Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)
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