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LOT 2303
Chinese Tang Terracotta Polo Player
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
19 in. (6.5 kg total, 48 cm long).
The black horse in a dynamic pose with its legs extended, painted red harness and bridle and a light-coloured saddle blanket beneath the black saddle; female rider in a tight-fitting robe with long sleeves, her left arm held high preparing to swing the club and her right arm held close to the body for holding the reins; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.08C26042024 from Laboratory Kotalla.
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