Lot Essay
The result of the Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 866f32 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
HAN DYNASTY
Details
A painted grey pottery equestrian figure
Han Dynasty
The horse standing four-square with head in alert position, ducked tail, covered in white slib, the rider seated firmly on the violet and red saddle-cloth, the hands positioned to hold the reins, wearing a red, black and white tunic above black boots, details picked out in red and black pigment (minor restoration)
31.7 cm. high
Han Dynasty
The horse standing four-square with head in alert position, ducked tail, covered in white slib, the rider seated firmly on the violet and red saddle-cloth, the hands positioned to hold the reins, wearing a red, black and white tunic above black boots, details picked out in red and black pigment (minor restoration)
31.7 cm. high