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PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION

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A VERY RARE GROUP OF THREE RED POTTERY FIGURES OF FEMALE
POLO PLAYERS
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)

Each spirited horse is modeled as if in full gallop, and the rider, wearing a long close-ftting
tunic worn over one arm, the other sleeve tucked under the belt, is shown twisted at the
waist and with head lowered to follow the course of the ball. The face is detailed in black
and red pigment on a white slip, and there are traces of dark red and black pigments.

13Ω in. (34.3 cm.) long, stands (3)
$150,000-180,000

PROVENANCE

Christie’s New York, 30 May 1991, lot 263.

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