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LOT 2150
Large Chinese Tang Dapple Grey Horse with Lowered Head
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
16 3/4 in. (8.5 kg, 42.5 cm high).
Modelled in the round, standing with head and neck bent around to the left side of the body, wearing a saddle cloth, saddle and bridle, cropped mane and dappled coat.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
West Country, UK, collection.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence report no.30CM180321, issued by Laboratory Kotalla.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11361-192731.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 25.20.4, for a horse of similar style in a different pose.
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LOT 2150
Large Chinese Tang Dapple Grey Horse with Lowered Head
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
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