The rider is well modeled wearing a short tunic and a close-fitting helmet that ties beneath his chin, his hands positioned to rein in his spirited horse shown with its neck arched and ears laid back, its powerful body adorned with white trappings and tassels.
17 in. (43 cm.) high

Oriental Bronzes Ltd., London, 10 February 1990.
Peter Scheinman (1932-2017) Collection, New York.

J. C. Koo ed., Born of Earth and Fire: Chinese Ceramics from the Scheinman Collection, Baltimore, 1992, p. 46, no. 19, and catalogue cover.

Paris, Agnes Deydier, Terre Cuite de la Dynastie des Han, 9 March-7 April 1990, Paris.

Conditions of Sale
FAQs
This lot is offered by Christie's eCommerce SA

Brought to you by