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LOT 1628
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
CHINESE TANG TERRACOTTA HORSE AND RIDER
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER
12 5/8 in. (1.67 kg, 32 cm high).
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER
12 5/8 in. (1.67 kg, 32 cm high).
Modelled in the round, the animal posed standing on a rectangular base, its stocky neck arched and head held facing down, tail resting between hindlegs, with painted detailing to the head, mane and harness and wearing a saddle cloth and saddle; the rider wearing a full-length robe, arms and hands relaxed by the sides, poised to grip the horse's reins near to the saddle, facial detailing and hair tied in a top knot. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the UK art market, circa 2001.
UK private collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession numbers 13.220.69 and 51.93a, b, for similar examples dating to the Tang Dynasty.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
