Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A ceramic horse modelled standing in the round, naturalistic detailing to the head and body, moulded saddle. 5.6 kg, 41cm (16 1/4"). From the celebrated personal collection of art formed by the famous anthropologist, artist, and television presenter Desmond Morris. Desmond Morris, author of The Naked Ape, Manwatching, The Naked Eye, and countless other books concerning human and animal behaviour, a professional zoologist, surrealist artist, lecture and television celebrity, has been an avid collector of ancient art; his collection of Cypriot art was sold at Christie's in 2001. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] Condition Report Finely modelled, tail absent.