A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN ARMORED HORSE WITH RIDER

Description:

China, Northern Qi dynasty
H. 27,5 cm
The figure modelled in armorr, seated on a horse with arched neck, standing foursquare on a rectangular base, the saddlecloth and armor painted with rich black and red pigments.
From a European private collection, acquired at L.H.W. Hong Kong, 3 November 2003 - Traces of age, wear
Cf. a similar mounted and armored horse but with much less residue of the polychrome painting, sold by Christie's London, 13 February 2003, lot 425