Northern Wei Dynasty, 534-550 AD. A ceramic figure of a horse standing on a small square base, neck arched and head held down with bridle; saddle covered with a long cloth; the trappings around the chest adorned with elaborate tassels and straps embellished with florets and bosses; traces of pigment to many surfaces. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 2.4 kg, 33cm (13"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in the Cheuk family collection, Hong Kong, 1990s. Finely modelled.