A pair of grey pottery horse's heads
Han Dynasty
The well defined heads modelled with long nose bridges, slightly open mouths, flaring nostrils with alert expression, the manes cropped, white slip with traces of pigment depicting the bridle, the mouth pierced for the bit (ears missing)
15.5 cm. long, wood stands (2)
Lot Essay
The result of the Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 666h31 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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