Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. A ceramic horse standing on a tapering rectangular base, mounted by a rider in a dynamic pose, hands made into fists and one arm raised above the head, modelled with stylised anatomical detailing; remains of polychrome pigmentation. Cf. Prodan, M., The Art of The Tang Potter, Thames and Hudson, London, 1960, p.98 and pl.70, for similar; cf. Los Angeles County Museum of Art., The Quest For Eternity Chinese Ceramic Sculptures From The People's Republic of China, London, 1988, pp.134, for similar. 2.3 kg, 34 cm high (13 3/8 in.). With Po Yuen Tong, Hong Kong. Acquired in Hong Kong, 2005. Property of a Manchester, UK, collector. Apanied by a positive original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122f37 from Oxford Authentication. Apanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from Po Yuen Tong. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11368-192375. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]