Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test 266n54 is consistent with the dating of this lot
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TANG DYNASTY (8TH CENTURY)
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A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF FEMALE POLO PLAYERS
tang dynasty (8th century)
Each powerful horse depicted galloping, with front legs outstretched, the sculpted head turned to one side, surmounted by a moulded saddle and a rider, wearing flowing gowns with long sleeves, her hair upswept in a double chignon; one wood stand
Each approx. 14 in. long (2)
tang dynasty (8th century)
Each powerful horse depicted galloping, with front legs outstretched, the sculpted head turned to one side, surmounted by a moulded saddle and a rider, wearing flowing gowns with long sleeves, her hair upswept in a double chignon; one wood stand
Each approx. 14 in. long (2)
Provenance
Christie's London, 14 July 1980, lot 94