Tang Dynasty, Ca. 618-906 AD A large and beautiful hollow-moulded terracotta horse, modelled in a grazing pose on a square base. The animal's neck is stretched to the ground, mouth ajar, with its ears pricked forward attentively. The horse's pupils are alert, the face with delicately engraved muzzle. The bristling mane is cropped and neatly groomed, with the tail dressed with a ribbon.The muscles are rendered in great detail on the neck and hind quarters. The tail is depicted docked and bound in the traditional fashion. Decorated in a red pigment the black coloured blanket still vibrant. The horse's trappings, include an elaborate harness with dangling tassels and a bridle with matching tassels. 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 full report will also accompany this lot. Report no 19PR240221. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:430mm / W:530mm ; 8.8g Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.