Lot 3226. A sancai-glazed pottery figure of a horse, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); 19 7/8 in. (50.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 35,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2015.

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 with amber glaze. The bridle and straps are dappled with green and amber, and applied with molded tassels, while the saddle is unglazed.

Provenance: Sotheby's New York, 4 June 1986, lot 188.