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LOT 2036
Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse and Rider
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
16 1/2 in. (5.6 kg, 42 cm high).
Modelled in the round in static pose on a rectangular base, the female rider bent forward with right arm raised; both hands pierced to accept reins (absent).
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d51 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.12157-217630
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LOT 2036
Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse and Rider
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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