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Pair of Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Musicians
Pair of Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Musicians
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Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. Two mounted musicians comprising: the horse standing on a rectangular base with painted harness, bridle and saddle detailing; the integral rider in loose coat and riding boots, wearing a floppy cap and playing a p'i-p'a (Chinese lute); the other similar, playing a ling-gu tambour held in the left hand. 5.35 kg total, 38.5 cm high each (15 1/8 in.).

Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence analysis report no.13CM180321 from Laboratory Kotalla for one of the figures. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11990-209554.

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Pair of Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Musicians

Estimate £3,000 - £4,000
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£2,600

Starting Price £2,600
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