Lot Essay
The results of thermoluminescence tests, Oxford 866b17 and 866b18 are consistent with the dating of this lot
TANG DYNASTY
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TWO LARGE PALE POTTERY STANDING HORSES
tang dynasty
Both modelled in animated pose looking mainly forwards, one with the right foreleg raised, the other standing foursquare, the surface attractively cleaned to show a careful even finish to the unglazed pottery, both set with small detachable crisply-moulded saddles retaining traces of original decoration, very minor traces of red, orange and black pigment remaining
22½in. (57cm.) and 22in. (56cm.) high (2)
tang dynasty
Both modelled in animated pose looking mainly forwards, one with the right foreleg raised, the other standing foursquare, the surface attractively cleaned to show a careful even finish to the unglazed pottery, both set with small detachable crisply-moulded saddles retaining traces of original decoration, very minor traces of red, orange and black pigment remaining
22½in. (57cm.) and 22in. (56cm.) high (2)
Sale room notice
Please note these horses have some restoration