Lot Essay
The results of Oxford Authentication Thermoluminescence Test numbers C120c33, C120c34, C120c35, C120c36, C120c37 and C120c38 are consistent with the dating of this lot.
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TANG PERIOD (AD 618-906)
Details
A GROUP OF SIX CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF EQUESTRIAN MUSICIANS
TANG PERIOD (AD 618-906)
Each horse bearing a rider holding a different musical instrument, with traces of yellow, orange and black pigments
The largest, 12 ½ in. (31.8 cm.) high
TANG PERIOD (AD 618-906)
Each horse bearing a rider holding a different musical instrument, with traces of yellow, orange and black pigments
The largest, 12 ½ in. (31.8 cm.) high
Provenance
Purchased by Robert Kime Ltd.; Oriental Works of Art; sold Christie's, South Kensington, 1 April 1999, lot 430.
An English Look - Robert Kime & Piers von Westenholz; sold Christie's, South Kensington, 8 July 2009, lot 496.
An English Look - Robert Kime & Piers von Westenholz; sold Christie's, South Kensington, 8 July 2009, lot 496.
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