Chinese Han Painted Terracotta Horse
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. The animal with erect neck and head, ears pinned back, painted face, bridle, harness and saddle rug; tail and rider absent. See Prodan, M., The Art of The T'ang Potter, Thames and Hudson, 1960, for comparable examples and discussion.9.3 kg, 60 cm (23 1/2 in.). Acquired before 2000. Collection of an American lady living in London. Accompanied by an Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence analysis report no.C100a36, dated 7 January 2000.