Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A group of two ceramic model musicians comprising: one with pointed cap and knee-length robe mounted on a standing horse, holding a pipe in both hands; the other similar with a cymbal in each hand. 5.5 kg total, 38.3-38.5cm (15"). From a West Country collection; formerly in a Hong Kong gallery; accompanied by a positive Kotalla Laboratory thermoluminescence report no.15CM180321 for one of the figures; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10850-178554. [2]