Sculpture - Pottery - A Fine Painted Grey Pottery Equestrian Figure - H 36 cm. TL test. - China - Tang Dynasty (618-907)

Height 360 mm, Length 310 mm. Outstanding pottery “mingqi” representing a Grey Pottery Equestrian Figure. Grey earthenware coated with white slip and remains of original cream white, green, dark red, orange and red pigments. -The results of thermoluminescence tests Laboratory Kotalla are consistent with the dating of this object. Test results will be provided to winning bidder. -A Certificate of Authenticity from Becker Antiques (specialist in Chinese Art since 1969, Amsterdam) will accompany the item. The rider seated astride a horse with head reined in and to the side, with well-defined muscular face. The man rider with head turned to the side and hands positioned to hold the reins, the hair dressed in a helmet-like coif pulled up into a pouf in front. With traces of white, red, black and pink pigments throughout. Provenance: Old Dutch private collection, 1990’s Careful shipment, professionally packed In a wooden crate, with tracking number. The seller hereby guarantees that this object has been legally obtained. The seller guarantees that they are able to ship this object. The seller will inform the buyer should there be any delay. Buyer should inquire about customs rules or duties in their own country. Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on a TL test. No further tests, such as, an analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.