Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 566b722 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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TANG DYNASTY
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A PAINTED AND SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EQUESTRIAN
Tang Dynasty
The male figure of Turco-Mongolian type, with hands raised to hold reins, wearing green-glazed robes with amber lapels over cream-colored trousers, his unglazed face modeled in an angry scowl detailed in black and red, seated astride a saddle painted black with a splashed saddle blanket beneath, his mount covered in an amber glaze
15in. (39.4cm.) high
Tang Dynasty
The male figure of Turco-Mongolian type, with hands raised to hold reins, wearing green-glazed robes with amber lapels over cream-colored trousers, his unglazed face modeled in an angry scowl detailed in black and red, seated astride a saddle painted black with a splashed saddle blanket beneath, his mount covered in an amber glaze
15in. (39.4cm.) high