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LOT 2191

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GBP (£) 1,200 - 1,700
EUR (€) 1,390 - 1,970
USD ($) 1,610 - 2,280

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£625 (EUR 723; USD 837) (+bp*)

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CHINESE TANG POLO PLAYER
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
15 7/8 in. (9.05 kg total, 40.5 cm wide including stand).

Comprising: a white horse in dynamic pose with legs and head extended, painted detailing to the bridle, harness and saddle blanket; female rider in a tight-fitting red robe with long sleeves, left arm bent and the right arm raised in front of her shoulder; some restoration; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.

PROVENANCE:
Ex London gentleman, previously from Hong Kong collection.

Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C125q38 by Oxford Authentication.

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