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LOT 1948
Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse and Rider
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
17 1/2 in. (5.7 kg, 44.5 cm).
Modelled in the round in static pose on a rectangular base, the rider inclined slightly forward with arms bent; both hands pierced to accept reins (absent).
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d50 from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12154-217629.
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AUCTIONS:
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Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Soldier
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.DEstimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £139
Hollow-formed unglazed statue of a guard with armoured panels to the shoulders, chest and hips, crested helmet; right arm bent and hand pierced to accept the staff or hilt of a weapon. 6.05 kg, 52.5 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. -
Chinese Tang Painted Rabbit
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Modelled in the round in a couchant posture with ears pricked; pigment detailing to the ears, nose and eyes, firing hole to the underside. 3.45 kg, 28.5 cm high
From a North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report from Oxford Authentication no.C124d1. -
South East Asian Decorated Gold Ring
Circa 16th-17th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £715
With narrow hoop expanding to bulb at each shoulder, discoid bezel with applied beaded wire collar, lateral spurs and S-swirl to the centre; child's size hoop. 7.04 grams, 19.78 mm overall, 13.41 mm internal diameter
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
