A Chinese pottery model of a horse, standing four-square on a rectangular base carrying a saddle

A Chinese pottery model of a horse, standing four-square on a rectangular base carrying a saddle on its back, its head turned slightly to the left, unglazed with accretions, 27.8cm high; with wood stand, possibly Tang dynasty (AD 618-907)

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