Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. An unglazed ceramic figure formed as a standing horse with detachable female rider; rider with dressed hair, ample sleeves, layered robes and painted face; horse with erect neck and head, ears pinned back, painted face, bridle, harness and saddle rug; hole for separately formed tail, now absent. See Prodan, M., The Art of The T'ang Potter, Thames and Hudson, 1960, forparable examples and discsion. 9.3 kg, 60cm (23 1/2"). Acquired before 2000. Collection of an American lady living in London. Apanied by an Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence analysis report no.C100a36, dated 7 January 2000.