Chinese Tang Caparisoned Horse
Sui to early Tang Dynasty, 581-906 A.D. A large ceramic caparisoned horse modelled in a dynamic pose with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, finely modelled harness, saddle and bridle with pendants and bells, plume to the mane; standing on a rectangular base; remains of polychrome pigmentation; restored. See Prodan, M., The Art of the Tang Potter, London, 1960, for similar figures and discussion; see Harrist, R.E. Jr., Power and Virtue: The Horse in Chinese Art, New York, 1997, for discussion. 13.8 kg, 57 cm wide (22 1/2 in.). Acquired 1980s-1990s.Ex West Country collection.Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122e86 from Oxford Authentication. A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]