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A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY MODELS
OF LOKAPALAS
Tang Dynasty
Each figure powerfully modelled, standing
atop a recumbent ram, the hands held
dramatically aloft at the sides, the heads
with fierce expressions turned to the right,
wearing elaborately armoured robes and tall
plumed helmets, decorated in red, green,
black and white pigments. 45cm (17.3/4in)
high. (2).
£3,000 - 5,000
HK$29,000 - 49,000
CNY27,000 - 44,000
Oxford Thermoluminescence test certificate
number C106m88 is consistent with the
dating of this lot.

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A PAINTED POTTERY MODEL OF A
PRANCING HORSE
Tang Dynasty
Modelled with the left foreleg raised, the head
lowered and turned to the left in an animated
stance, the mane swept over to the left side,
wearing trappings with bell pendants and a
saddle cloth tied and sweeping back in long
folds to each side. 40cm (15.3/4in) high.

£3,000 - 5,000
HK$29,000 - 49,000
CNY27,000 - 44,000

SAS Re.S.Artes Thermoluminescence test
certificate number C143565B is consistent
with the dating of this lot.

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