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LOT 0374
Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse Figurine
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
25 1/2 in. (10.4 kg, 64.5 cm).
On a rectangular base, modelled standing with head erect and slightly turned. with integral saddlecloth and saddle; remains of coral pink, black and ochre detailing.
ProvenanceEx West Country collection, Bath, 1990s.
Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.CJ172522022 from Laboratory Kotalla.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11914-207698.
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