Sale 9530
London, South Kensington
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5 December 2002
Price realised
GBP 2,585
Estimate
Two similar painted pottery models of horses Tang Dynasty standing four square on rectangular bases with their ears pricked, red, black and white pigments -- 11¾in. (30cm.) long max. See Illustration. (2)
Provenance
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The dating of this lot is consistent with Thermoluminescence test C102x21
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