Lot Essay
The result of Oxford Thermoluminescence test no.C97h47, is consistent with the dating of this lot.
TANG DYNASTY
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A WELL-MODELLED SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY CAPARISONED HORSE
tang dynasty
Standing four-square on a rectangular base with head turned slightly to the left and mouth open, the forelock divided into two sections parted to either side around the ears, covered with a cream and amber glaze, as is the long mane sweeping down the neck to the left, the gathered saddle and bound tail with an amber glaze, the sprig-moulded trappings suspending large pendent roundels glazed in amber, cream and green in front of the powerful chest and above the high rear haunches, restored
21in. (53.5cm.) long
tang dynasty
Standing four-square on a rectangular base with head turned slightly to the left and mouth open, the forelock divided into two sections parted to either side around the ears, covered with a cream and amber glaze, as is the long mane sweeping down the neck to the left, the gathered saddle and bound tail with an amber glaze, the sprig-moulded trappings suspending large pendent roundels glazed in amber, cream and green in front of the powerful chest and above the high rear haunches, restored
21in. (53.5cm.) long