Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A finely modelled hollow-formed ceramic figurine of a horse and rider; the horse standing on a rectangular base with neck bent and head turned, its ears pricked and mouth open, painted bridle and harness detailing in red, moulded saddle; the male rider wearing a riding jacket with tight sleeves and riding boots, riding cap to the head, hands raised to the waist to hold the reins. 5.8 kg, 52cm (20 1/2"). From a private UK collection; formerly in the Cheuk family collection, Hong Kong, 1990s; accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate issued by Laboratory Kotalla of Germany, report number 03CM260619.