Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A ceramic horse modelled in the round standing on a polygonal base, head bent down to the knee, naturalistic anatomical detailing, dressed mane and tail, detailing to the saddle and saddle blanket; deep ochre pigmentation to the body, painted detailing to the saddle. Cf. The British Meum, meum number 1924,1112.1, for a similar style of figure. 10.1 kg, 58cm wide (22 3/4"). West Country collection, 1990s. Apanied by a positive thermoluminescence report no.27CM180321 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.11126-185007. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]