Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A pair of ceramic polo player figurines on custom-made stands comprising: one in active pose with horse's legs extended, mouth open, painted bridle and harness detailing, rider with red ankle-length tunic, body erect, hands clenched to hold reins and mallet, moulded saddle and stirrups; one similar with green tunic, body angled forward. 8.3 kg total, 47 cm height including stand (18 1/2").From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000; accompanied by original thermoluminescence test certificate no.C119a78 issued by Oxford Authentication Ltd. for one of the figures. [2] Finely modelled, some restoration.