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LOT 2167
Chinese Tang Terracotta Polo Player
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER
16 1/4 in. (5.78 kg, 41.5 cm).
The horse in a static pose with its head turned to the left, on a rectangular base; the female rider bent at waist with her left arm held low and her right held at shoulder height; painted detailing to the saddle blanket, crupper and robe.
Provenance
Ex London gentleman, previously from Hong Kong collection.
Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C125q39 by Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13006-246346.
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