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.

CONDITION

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