Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 666j75 is consistent with the dating of this lot
ANOTHER PROPERTY
A LARGE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A PRANCING HORSE
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A LARGE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A PRANCING HORSE
TANG DYNASTY
Spiritedly modeled with the right foreleg raised and the finely modeled head turned tautly to the left, the mouth open, the ears pricked and the arched neck grooved for a mane, the muscular body with well-defined haunches, retaining areas of white and pale pink pigment, earth encrustation, legs repaired--25¾in. (65.4cm.) high
TANG DYNASTY
Spiritedly modeled with the right foreleg raised and the finely modeled head turned tautly to the left, the mouth open, the ears pricked and the arched neck grooved for a mane, the muscular body with well-defined haunches, retaining areas of white and pale pink pigment, earth encrustation, legs repaired--25¾in. (65.4cm.) high