Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 766n95 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EQUESTRIENNE, Tang Dynasty
The lady rider depicted with hands positioned to hold the reins as she looks straight ahead, wearing a long tunic with open collar, her hair pulled up into a topknot, the horse standing four square with open mouth, red, black and pale blue-grey pigments (restorations)
37.5cm. high
The lady rider depicted with hands positioned to hold the reins as she looks straight ahead, wearing a long tunic with open collar, her hair pulled up into a topknot, the horse standing four square with open mouth, red, black and pale blue-grey pigments (restorations)
37.5cm. high