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LOT 1666
Pair of Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Musicians
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
15 1/8 in. (5.35 kg total, 38.5 cm high each).
Group of two mounted musicians comprising: the horse standing on a rectangular base with painted harness, bridle and saddle detailing; the integral rider in loose coat and riding boots, wearing a floppy cap and playing a p'i-p'a (Chinese lute); the other similar, playing a ling-gu tambour held in the left hand. [2]
Provenance
Acquired 1990s.
West Country, UK, collection.
Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence analysis report no.13CM180321 from Laboratory Kotalla.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11990-209554.
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LOT 1666
Pair of Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Musicians
Estimate £3,500 - 4,500€4,060 - 5,220 (for guidance only)$4,730 - 6,080 (for guidance only)
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