The impressive bull is modelled standing with its head proudly lifted, it wears a bridle around its head and muzzle, and a further saddled decoration around its back and hindquarters. The back and body of the bull id painted red, with its snout, throat, and belly painted cream.With a perspex stand.The result of Oxford Authentication Thermoluminescence test no. C108h21 is consistent with the dating of this lot.Condition: As expected with pieces of this age, there are various restorations and areas of overpainting, including to the horns, the tail, to the limbs, the left belly, including some very fine cracks which are visible throughout.Flakes to the painting.Origin: ChinaPeriod: Nothern Qi dynasty (549-577 AD)Sizes: 35.00 cm. H x 41.00 cm. W13.78 in. H x 16.14 in. W Condition Condition reports and high resolution pictures are available on our website at www.orientalartauctions.com If you have any questions, feel to contact us at info@orientalartauctions.com