LOT 474 CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA POLO PLAYER - TL TESTED
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Ca. 618-906 AD A very attractive and dynamic figure of terracotta Chinese Polo Rider. The lady is depicted on a galloping horse with detailed facial features and a nicely arranged mane. She leans forward in loose, red clothing with full sleeves; hair carefully dressed, hands raised, cheeks and lips highlighted. Pair with Lot 475. This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with the full report will also accompany this lot. Size: L:80mm / W:145mm ; 415g Provenance: Private London collection of Asian Art; formerly with Robert Ungar, Parthnon Gallery. Acquired in 2015. Formerly in 1990s UK collection.
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