Lot Essay
The dating of the rider is consistent with the result of the Oxford Authentification thermoluminescence test no. C100n14.
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HAN DYNASTY
Details
A grey pottery figure of a horse and rider
Han Dynasty
The sturdy strongly built horse standing foursquare with its head tilted upwards, ears pricked forward and slightly open mouth, wearing a saddle with long saddle cloth, cropped manes and trimmed tail, the matched figure of a rider gesticulating his arms near his well-defined head wearing a small cap, traces of pigment and slip, minor restorations
38 cm. long
Han Dynasty
The sturdy strongly built horse standing foursquare with its head tilted upwards, ears pricked forward and slightly open mouth, wearing a saddle with long saddle cloth, cropped manes and trimmed tail, the matched figure of a rider gesticulating his arms near his well-defined head wearing a small cap, traces of pigment and slip, minor restorations
38 cm. long
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.