An unusual pair of painted pottery equestrians
Tang DynastyEach rider wearing a tall hat over a cowl and high waisted tunic, the horses striding forwards with the heads turned slightly to their right and with parted forelocks.37.5cm and 38cm (14.3/4in. and 15in.) high. (2).
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Compare with a model of a horse and rider in the Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession no. 51.93a, b.Provenance: A UK Private Collection, acquired pre-2000 in London.