Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 766p64 is consistent with the dating of this lot
PROPERTY OF AN AMERICAN ESTATE
A RARE PAINTED RED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE
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A RARE PAINTED RED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE
EARLY TANG DYNASTY
Standing four-square on a rectangular base, with head reined in slightly to the left and ears pricked forward over the parted forelock, with hogged mane and long tail, the halter and trappings crisply modeled and decorated with tufts on the chest strap and unusual plaques pendent from the rump strap molded with human faces, with a cloth fitted over the saddle cantle, the flared mud guards molded with stirrups and set atop layered blankets, traces of black and white pigment and gilding, restored
14in. (35.5cm.) high
EARLY TANG DYNASTY
Standing four-square on a rectangular base, with head reined in slightly to the left and ears pricked forward over the parted forelock, with hogged mane and long tail, the halter and trappings crisply modeled and decorated with tufts on the chest strap and unusual plaques pendent from the rump strap molded with human faces, with a cloth fitted over the saddle cantle, the flared mud guards molded with stirrups and set atop layered blankets, traces of black and white pigment and gilding, restored
14in. (35.5cm.) high