A Chinese buff pottery model of a saddled horse

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A Chinese buff pottery model of a saddled horse
standing four square on a rectangular base, its head turned slightly to its left, the saddle cloth decorated with scattered flowerheads, traces of red, white and black pigments remaining -- 14in. (35.5cm.) high, Tang Dynasty, (some restoration and old wear).
See Colour Plate 2.

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