Lot 1303. An amber and cream-glazed figure of a caparisoned horse, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); 19 ¼ in. (49.4 cm.) high. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 20,000. Photo: Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The horse is well modeled standing foursquare on a rectangular base with mouth open. The body is covered with a pale cream glaze, and the mane, bridle and straps with amber glaze, while the saddle is unglazed. 

Provenance: Christie's New York, 27 November 1991, lot 294.

The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 566y21 is consistent with the dating of this lot. 

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 16 September 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza