A Chinese buff pottery model of an equestrian polo player

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A Chinese buff pottery model of an equestrian polo player
the male rider seated on a saddled horse with one arm held to his chest and the other held before him, wearing a long flowing tunic and a hood, the horse in full gallop with its legs raised and head turned to the left -- 15in. (38.1cm.) long, Tang Dynasty, (some restoration and old wear), metal stand.
See Colour Plate 26.
Thermoluminescence Test number 866g43 is consistant with the dating of this lot.

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