Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A large and majestic figure of a standing horse with right foreleg raised and head looking up, with integral saddle; the horse in chestnut pigment with turquoise-green to saddle. Cf. Prodan, M., The Art of the Tang Potter, London, 1960, pl.60, for a similar pose.13.5 kg, 62.5cm (24 1/2"). From the Cheuk family collection, formed in Hong Kong in the 1970-80s; thence by descent; accompanied by a positive thermoluminescence report no.12CM20619 and report issued by Laboratory Kotalia.Finely modelled.