Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. A ceramic horse modelled prancing, with naturalistic anatomical detailing, flowing mane, dressed tail, head lowered with mouth ajar, in a whinnying posture; remains of painted pigmentation including detailing to the eyes and eyelashes; standing on a rectangular base. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1924,1112.1, for a similar style horse in a different posture. 7.05 kg, 47.5 cm high (18 3/4 in.). Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Apanied by a positive original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122e81 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11357-192682. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]