Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 A.D. A ceramic horse modelled in the round standing on an integral base, neck stretched upwards and head turned, mouth open; semi-naturalistic detailing to the head, chest, legs and hooves, cropped mane, short tail dressed with a ribbon, moulded saddle with saddle cloth beneath, face and body harnesses decorated with ornate piriform pendants; extensive remains of painted pigmentation. 6.5 kg, 45 cm high (17 3/4 in."). Acquired 1990s-2000. Ex D.N. collection. Apanied by a positive thermoluminescence test certificate no.CJ52522022 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.11255-189442. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Finely modelled.