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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.

Provenance

From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.

Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.08C26042024 from Laboratory Kotalla.

CONDITION

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LOT 2303

Chinese Tang Terracotta Polo Player

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600

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