Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 766u88 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
EASTERN WEI DYNASTY
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A painted pottery equestrian figure,
Eastern Wei Dynasty
The rider with right hand raised, wearing a long-sleeved tunic over pantaloons flaring out against his boots, the red painted cap framing the face and covering the neck, the face finely detailed with amused expression, the saddle and saddle blanket crisply moulded, the horse with arched neck and cropped mane, traces of red, black and white pigment
30cm. high
Eastern Wei Dynasty
The rider with right hand raised, wearing a long-sleeved tunic over pantaloons flaring out against his boots, the red painted cap framing the face and covering the neck, the face finely detailed with amused expression, the saddle and saddle blanket crisply moulded, the horse with arched neck and cropped mane, traces of red, black and white pigment
30cm. high