Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A dynamic pair of ceramic polo-player figures each a galloping horse with legs extended and mane flying, painted harness and bridle detailing, bearing a female rider; one in green floral robe with right arm bent before the body and left hand trailing, the other in dark blue floral robe with right arm bent behind the body; each with custom-made stand. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 9 kg total, 63-65cm including stand (24 3/4 - 25 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed between 1990 and 2000; accompanied by two original thermoluminescence test certificates issued by Laboratory Kotalla of Germany, report numbers 06CM260619 and 07CM260619. [2] Finely modelled.