Asian Art II - 18th May 2016

Lot 597

A CHINESE POTTERY MODEL OF A HORSE AND RIDER NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY 386-535 AD The equestrian rider...

Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £450

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Description

A CHINESE POTTERY MODEL OF A HORSE AND RIDER

NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY 386-535 AD

The equestrian rider seated astride his steed, his hands raised to beat a drum at his side, raised on a rectangular base, with traces of pigments, 23.5cm.

Provenance: from the collection of David Ferguson Esq. Purchased from R & G McPherson Antiques on 6th July 2004. A copy of the original invoice is available.

Together with a copy of thermoluminescence analysis report, sample no.C102n83, dated 6th June 2002.