A SANCAI-GLAZED HARNESSED HORSE TANG DYNASTY |

standing four square on a base, its harnessed head turned sideways, ears pricked, the long mane parted at the forelock and falling to one side, covered in a straw-coloured glaze and matching the docked and bound tail, the green-glazed saddle gathered at the sides, the saddlecloth splashed in green, chestnut and straw and hung from straps moulded with straw-coloured florettes suspending green tassels, the body glazed in a rich dark chestnut trickling over straw-glazed hooves on the unglazed base

Formerly in the Highfield Jones collection.
Sotheby's London, 8th July 1975, lot 54.
Sotheby's London, 10th December 1985, lot 101.
Thence in the family by descent.

This brightly glazed horse is in good condition with the exception of some repairs to the stand which has been broken into four pieces, restoration to a break at each lower leg, restoration to the end section of the left forelock, to the tips of the ears and tongue and restoration to the end half of the tail.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."