Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. A group of two ceramic figures, each modelled as a female musician on horseback, each horse standing on a quadrilateral base with one leg raised, head held low and mouth open, with semi-naturalistic anatomical and facial features, dressed tail and moulded saddle, painted head collars and harnesses; both female figures wearing long dresses, leaning to one side of their mount and playing a wind instrument; extensive remains of painted polychrome pigment. Cf. Shaanxi History Museum, Xi'an, forparable figures. 8.4 kg total, 40.5-41 cm high (16 - 16 1/8 in."). Acquired 1990s-2000. Ex D.N. collection. Apanied by a positive thermoluminescence test certificate no.CJ42522022 issued by Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11245-189433. [2] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Finely modelled.