Lot Essay
The result of the thermoluminescence test, Oxford 766x89, is consistent with the dating of this lot.
TANG DYNASTY
Details
A painted red pottery equestrian figure,
Tang Dynasty
The horse standing four-square on a rectangular base, the head raised with alert eyes and open nostrils, the rider wearing a red tunic and black cap, the hands positioned to hold the reins, red, pink, black and grey pigments (minor damage and restoration)
41cm. high
Tang Dynasty
The horse standing four-square on a rectangular base, the head raised with alert eyes and open nostrils, the rider wearing a red tunic and black cap, the hands positioned to hold the reins, red, pink, black and grey pigments (minor damage and restoration)
41cm. high