Chinese Northern Wei Caparisoned Horse
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Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 A.D. A ceramic horse modelled in the round standing on an integral base, neck stretched upwards and head turned, mouth open; semi-naturalistic detailing to the head, chest, legs and hooves, cropped mane, short tail dressed with a ribbon, moulded saddle with saddle cloth beneath, face and body harnesses decorated with ornate piriform pendants; extensive remains of painted pigmentation. 6.5 kg, 45 cm high (17 3/4 in."). Acquired 1990s-2000. Ex D.N. collection. Accompanied by a positive thermoluminescence test certificate no.CJ52522022 issued by Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11255-189442. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
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Finely modelled.
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Chinese Northern Wei Caparisoned Horse
Estimate £3,500 - £4,500
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