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.

Provenance

Acquired 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.

Literature

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 25.20.4, for a horse of similar style in a different pose.

CONDITION

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LOT 2150