Lot Essay
Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 666e2, and the Brussels Art Laboratory thermoluminescence test no. 119/1090 are consistent with the dating of this lot.
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CHINE, DYNASTIE TANG, CIRCA VIIEME SIECLE
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CAVALIERE EN TERRE CUITE POLYCHROME
CHINE, DYNASTIE TANG, CIRCA VIIEME SIECLE
The horse stands four-square on a rectangular base with its head bowed, and is modelled with protruding eyes, flaring nostrils and pricked ears. The rider is seated on a saddle over a leopard-skin blanket. She is wearing robes and a long-sleeved mantle. Her face shows narrow eyes below arched eyebrows and her hair is coiffed in a chignon.
20 5/8 in. (52.5 cm.) high
CHINE, DYNASTIE TANG, CIRCA VIIEME SIECLE
The horse stands four-square on a rectangular base with its head bowed, and is modelled with protruding eyes, flaring nostrils and pricked ears. The rider is seated on a saddle over a leopard-skin blanket. She is wearing robes and a long-sleeved mantle. Her face shows narrow eyes below arched eyebrows and her hair is coiffed in a chignon.
20 5/8 in. (52.5 cm.) high
Provenance
A private Belgian collection, acquired from Zen Gallery, Brussels, 1992.
Another private Belgian collection, acquired from Zen Gallery, Brussels, 2002.
Another private Belgian collection, acquired from Zen Gallery, Brussels, 2002.
Post lot text
A PAINTED POTTERY EQUESTRIAN FIGURE
CHINA, TANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 7TH CENTURY
CHINA, TANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 7TH CENTURY
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