Chinese Han Horse with Separable Rider
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. A ceramic horse and separately modelled rider figure; horse standing with head erect facing forwards, ears pricked, mouth slightly ajar, cropped mane and semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing; robed rider with stylised features; remains of polychrome pigmentation; socket to receive the (absent) tail. 3.3 kg total, 37.5 cm high (14 3/4 in.). Acquired 1980s-1990s.Ex West Country collection.