Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. A ceramic horse modelled in the round prancing on a rectangular base, right foreleg bent and raised, integral moulded saddle and saddlecloth, crupper with bells and dangles, cropped and dressed mane and tail, naturalistic detailing to the head; remains of painted pigmentation. 13 kg, 54 cm wide (21 1/4 in."). Acquired 1990s. Ex West Country collection, UK. Apanied by a positive thermoluminescence test certificate no.TBA 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.11250-189441. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Finely modelled.