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LOT 2337
Chinese Warring States Caparisoned Terracotta Horse
WARRING DYNASTIES, 475-221 B.C.
17 3/4 in. (4.8 kg, 45 cm).
In erect pose with straightened neck; the detailed caparison including a breast-band with bells, billowing saddle-cloth and integral saddle outlined with painted beading; blanket-like crupper with applied bosses, gilt flowers and hanging tassels, the bridle with gilt bosses, decorative rosette detailing to the mane.
Provenance
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 2000s.
Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.18CM180321 by 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.12564-231127.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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