Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A dynamic pair of ceramic polo-player figures, each a galloping horse with legs extended and mane flying, painted harness and bridle detailing, bearing a female rider; one in green floral robe with right arm bent before the body and left hand trailing, the other in coral floral robe with right arm bent beside the body; each with a custom-made stand. 12 kg total, 48-49cm with stand (19 -19 1/4"). Ex private London collection, formed 1970; accompanied by two original thermoluminescence test certificates issued by Laboratory Kotalla of Germany, report numbers 03CM160919 and 04CM160919. [2]