Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 566z81 is consistent with the dating of this lot
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A PAINTED AND GILDED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAPARISONED HORSE
TANG DYNASTY
Well modeled standing foursquare with head inclined slightly to one side, with forelock swept up between the ears and the mane hogged, the trappings impressed with geometric panels showing traces of gilding and the pleated saddle cloth painted orangy-red, with traces of dark red pigment on the body, some restoration--19 1/2 in. (49.5cm.) high
TANG DYNASTY
Well modeled standing foursquare with head inclined slightly to one side, with forelock swept up between the ears and the mane hogged, the trappings impressed with geometric panels showing traces of gilding and the pleated saddle cloth painted orangy-red, with traces of dark red pigment on the body, some restoration--19 1/2 in. (49.5cm.) high