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A LARGE PAINTED POTTERY MODEL OF TWO POTTERY MODELS OF CAMELS The result of Oxford thermoluminescence
AN EQUESTRIAN Northern Wei and Eastern Wei test number C103h13 (9 April 2003) is
Sixteen Kingdoms The first standing four square on a rectangular consistent with the dating of this lot
The striding horse with a long forelock of hair base, modelled with the head held erect and (Northern Wei unpainted camel).
extending from the tip of its mane, wearing a curly mane of hair, carrying a large bulging
a plaited leather bridle, the body painted to pack over the saddle with vessels a fish and
simulate further trappings, the rider wearing game suspended from the straps; the second
a tall hat and long robes, his hands held out smaller caparisoned Bactrian painted in red
before him. and pale orange pigments.
43.5cm. (17.1/8in) high. The largest 27.5cm (10.7/8in) high. (2).
£1,500 - 2,000 £2,000 - 3,000
CNY13,000 - 18,000 CNY18,000 - 26,000
HK$15,000 - 19,000 HK$19,000 - 29,000
For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART - PART I | 45