Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A ceramic horse and rider figure on an irregular base, the horse advancing with one foreleg raised, painted bridle and harness detailing, rider in knee-length riding coat and cap, arms held before the chest and fists clenched. 6.1 kg, 53.5cm (21"). Property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000; accompanied by original thermoluminescence analysis report issued by Oxford Authentication. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Finely modelled, some restoration.