Chinese Tang Mounted Falconer with Bird of Prey
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Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. A ceramic horse and mounted hunter figure modelled in the round, standing on an integral rectangular base; the animal with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, patches of spotted coat to the neck and rump; richly caparisoned with large pendants adorning bridle, harness and crupper; the seated rider's gaze fixed on the hunting bird in hand, with stylised facial features and floral pattern to his garments; design on saddle cloth possibly mimicking animal skin. Cf. Royal Ontario Museum, accession number 923.24.125, for subject matter and comparable figure. 3.85 kg, 42 cm high (16 1/2 in.). Acquired 1970-1990s. From a private West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122g63 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11521-195276. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
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Chinese Tang Mounted Falconer with Bird of Prey
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