A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE WITH OXFORD TEST China, Han Dynasty (202 BC–220 AD). Standing foursquare, the face with the mouth ajar, ears pricked alertly, the body painted in a brownish gray color with a bridle in red and white pigment. Two seal marks on the lower chest and a hole on the underside.

Condition: Some repair and touchups as generally expected from Han dynasty excavations. Losses, fissures, and encrustations. Extensive wear to pigments. Drilled holes from sample-taking have been covered and retouched. The front right leg was reattached.
Provenance: Private Dorset Collection, acquired in Hong Kong in 1997 from Art Treasures Gallery. British private collection, according to the current owner acquired in the British auction market.
Scientific analysis report: A thermoluminescence report issued by Oxford Authentication on 10 December 2019, based on sample no. C119t38, sets the firing date of both samples taken at 1500 – 2400 years ago. A scan of the report, issued by Oxford Authentication, accompanies this lot.

Weight: 1797 g
Dimensions: Height 33.4cm (incl. stand), 32 cm (horse)

With an associated modern plastic stand (2).