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LOT 2118
Chinese Tang Terracotta Practising Polo Player
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
17 in. (5.6 kg, 43 cm).
The horse in a static pose with its head turned to the left, the female rider bent at waist with her left arm held high in a swinging pose, the other arm held at waist high for holding the reins; painted annulets to the saddle blanket.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.04C26042024 from Laboratory Kotalla.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12445-226799.
Cf. similar item in the British Museum, under accession number 1938,0524.114.
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LOT 2118
Chinese Tang Terracotta Practising Polo Player
Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)
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