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A RARE LARGE PAINTED POTTERY A PAINTED POTTERY MODEL OF A A STRAW-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF
MODEL OF AN OX PRANCING HORSE A WARRIOR
Tang Dynasty Tang Dynasty Sui Dynasty
The powerful animal naturalistically modelled Modelled standing with one hoof raised, with The figure modelled standing wearing full
standing four-square with its head held a saddle and reins, the neatly parted mane battle armour, the fearsome face capped with
confidently high, with flaring nostrils and and caparison cold painted. a long head cover, the left hand posed as if
bulging eyes beneath a pair of U-shaped 37.5cm (14 3/4in) high (2). holding a spear or sword. 41.5cm (16 1/4in)
horns, retaining some original red pigment. high
43.8cm (17 1/4in) long. £800 - 1,200
CNY7,100 - 11,000 £1,500 - 2,000
£1,500 - 2,000 HK$8,800 - 13,000 CNY13,000 - 18,000
CNY13,000 - 18,000 HK$16,000 - 22,000
HK$16,000 - 22,000 The results of the accompanying Oxford
thermoluminescence Analysis Report no. Provenance
Provenance C103t73 are consistent with the dating of this From the collection of Sir Sidney Cockerell
A distinguished European private collection lot.

The result of Oxford Authentication Ltd. Provenance
thermoluminescence test no.C102a21 dated Purchased from Ancient Art, Fortnum &
17 January 2002, is consistent with the dating Mason in 2002 (documents)
of this lot.

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