A magnificent large sancai-glazed figure of a caparisoned horse, Tang dynasty | 唐 三彩馬, A magnificent large sancai-glazed figure of a caparisoned horse, Tang dynasty | 唐 三彩馬

A magnificent large sancai-glazed figure of a caparisoned horse
Tang dynasty
唐 三彩馬

standing four square, its harnessed head turned slightly to the left, ears pricked, the long mane parted at the forelock and falling to one side, covered in a straw-coloured glaze, the saddle splashed in green, chestnut and straw-coloured glaze, the body glazed in a rich dark chestnut trickling over green-glazed hooves on an unglazed base
Height 77.5 cm, 30 1/2 in.

Condition Report:
中文內容僅供參考，請以英文原版為準。通體可見幾處修復及噴塗痕跡，包括四肢下方、後膝蓋關節、肘、鞍下方邊沿 、胸前一處瓔珞 、其餘瓔珞下半部 、胸前一道裂、頭部左方尖端 、雙耳尖及嘴巴邊沿。尾巴或為後配。

The horse has restoration and over-painting to breaks at the upper and lower leg on all four legs, to the bottom edge corner of the saddle blanket on both sides, to the extremities of the head on the left side cheek, tips of the ears and edge of the mouth, to one of the tassels on the chest strap and to the lower half of all the remaining tassels on the chest strap and to a hairline crack on the chest. The tail is possibly later added

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雖然本狀況報告或有針對某拍品之討論，但所有拍賣品均根據印於圖錄內之業務規則以拍賣時狀況出售。

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Provenance:
Acquired in Hong Kong prior to 1997.

於1997年前得自香港