A CHINESE SANCAI GLAZED POTTERY EQUESTRIAN MAIDEN MUSICIAN, in the Tang Dynasty style, modeled as a cut mane horse standing four square on a rectangular base, supporting a long robed maiden musician with an elaborate unglazed chignon hairstyle within a stylized glazed headdress centering reticulated details and flanking a floral diadem, seated on a traditional saddle suspending textile folds and playing a drum (lacking stick), glazed in golden amber, green, chestnut and ivory colors. Height: 19" Width: 16" Depth: 5 1/2"

Good condition, surface buildup, minor surface marks and scratches, some glaze flaking, kiln firing cracks, headdress has glued parts, Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."