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    Fine Chinese Ceramics, Jades and Works of Art

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    19 September 2007

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    • A SMALL PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE
    Lot 226

    A SMALL PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAPARISONED HORSE

    TANG DYNASTY (618-907)

    Price realised

    USD 5,625

    Estimate

    USD 5,000 - USD 7,000

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    A SMALL PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAPARISONED HORSE
    TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
    Standing foursquare on a small rectangular base with head turned tautly to the left, the painted black trappings hung with large applied tassels, the saddle covered with a reddish-orange blanket and the saddle blanket painted with tiger stripes, with hogged mane and bound tail
    13in. (33 cm.) long, wood stand

    Provenance

    C. T. Loo & Co., 1950s.

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    Lot Essay

    The result of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test no. C107x38 is consistent with the dating of this lot.

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    PROPERTY FROM A CONNECTICUT COLLECTION

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