Lot 92. A magnificent large painted grey pottery saddled horse, Early Tang Dynasty, 7th Century; 22 1/2in (57.3 cm) high. Estimate US$ 10,000 - 15,000 (€ 8,300 - 12,000) . © Bonhams 2001-2021 Standing foresquare on a rectangular base, the powerful head...

Lot 2067. A rare large painted grey pottery figure of a kowtowing court official, early Tang dynasty, 7th-8th century; 23 in. (58.5 cm.) long. Estimate USD 80,000 - USD 120,000. Price Realized USD 125,000 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2014. The male courtier...

Elegantly outftted in the sumptuous trappings of an Indian prince of old, these compelling sculptures represent bodhisattvas 菩薩,1 benevolent beings who have attained enlightenment 菩提 but who have selfessly postponed entry into nirvana 涅槃 in order to assist...