Smith & Singer
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A red pottery figure of an equestrian drummer Tang dynasty

(2)

Estimate $2,000 – $3,000

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the rider with right arm raised as he prepares to beat the drum set in front of the saddle, wearing a loose robe and hood, the horse standing four square on a rectangular base, with head turned slightly to one side, the red ware with traces of white pigment, perspex stand, fitted box

(2)
28.5 cm high

Provenance

Chak's Gallery, Hong Kong, 4 December 1991
This lot is sold with a Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Ltd. Certificate of Antiquity, dating this figure to the Tang dynasty.

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