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Chinese Tang Style Terracotta Prancing Horse and Rider Chinese Tang Style Terracotta Prancing Horse and Rider Chinese Tang Style Terracotta Prancing Horse and Rider
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LOT 2340

Chinese Tang Style Terracotta Prancing Horse and Rider

20TH CENTURY A.D.

16 in. (2.7 kg, 40.7 cm high).

The horse in advancing pose with its head turned to the right and left foreleg raised, on a rectangular base; the female rider erect with her left arm held extended and her right placed on the horse's shoulder; remains of painted detailing to the robe; repaired. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.

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LOT 2340

Chinese Tang Style Terracotta Prancing Horse and Rider

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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