A Chinese pottery model of a polo player, the figure turned to the side wearing a flowing tunic and hair tied up, his arms held out before him, the saddled horse in full gallop with its head turned to the left, some traces of red and white pigments remaining -- 14¼in. (36.2cms) long, Tang Dynasty, (old restoration and wear).

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A Chinese pottery model of a polo player, the figure turned to the side wearing a flowing tunic and hair tied up, his arms held out before him, the saddled horse in full gallop with its head turned to the left, some traces of red and white pigments remaining -- 14¼in. (36.2cms) long, Tang Dynasty, (old restoration and wear).
See Colour Plate 70
Thermoluminescence Test number 866g44 is consistent with the dating of this lot.

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