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Chinese Tang Polychrome Terracotta Horse and Rider Chinese Tang Polychrome Terracotta Horse and Rider Chinese Tang Polychrome Terracotta Horse and Rider
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LOT 2141

Chinese Tang Polychrome Terracotta Horse and Rider

TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER

13 in. (2.03 kg, 33.2 cm).

Modelled on a rectangular base, the horse standing with a rounded saddlecloth picked out in blue pigment; the rider modelled seated in the saddle, right arm raised and left arm held before the body; right hand modelled empty to accept a bow or other weapon; some restoration.

Provenance

From the private collection of H. Norry, 1980s-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Literature

See Prodan, M., The Art of The T'ang Potter, London, 1960, for a comparable example (pl.XI).

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LOT 2141

Chinese Tang Polychrome Terracotta Horse and Rider

Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)

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