Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A ceramic horse figure modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base with right foreleg held aloft, head turned slightly to the left with mouth open; naturalistic anatomical detailing, dressed mane and tail, integral moulded saddle and saddle cloth decorated with orange, black and blue geometric motifs, remains of polychrome pigmentation. Cf. The Metropolitan Meum, accession number 67.62.2, for similar. 8 kg, 57cm wide (22 1/2"). West Country collection, 1990s. Apanied by a positive thermoluminescence report no.25CM180321 issued by Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate number no.11128-185005. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]