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LOT 2136
Chinese Tang White Terracotta Horse and Rider
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
15 7/8 in. (5.65 kg, 40 cm).
Modelled in the round in static pose on a rectangular base, the female rider bent forward with both arms locked; both hands pierced to accept reins (absent).
Provenance
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.05C26042024 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.12446-226140.
Literature
See Prodan, M., The Art of The T'ang Potter, London, 1960, for a comparable example (pl.XI).
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LOT 2136
Chinese Tang White 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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