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LOT 0433
Very Large Chinese Tang Ceramic Saddled Horse
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
24 5/8 in. (14.1 kg, 62.5 cm high).
Modelled in the round with naturalistic anatomical detailing, standing on a rectangular base, with ears pricked forwards, dressed tail; the saddle and saddle cloth decorated with elaborate polychrome stylised flowers, detailing to the eyes and eyelashes.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
West Country, UK, collection.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence report no.CJ162522022, issued by Laboratory Kotalla.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11362-192817.
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1938,0524.114, for a similar style of horse modelled in a different pose.
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