A Chinese pottery model of a polo player on horseback, possi...

Hammer

£420

A Chinese pottery model of a polo player on horseback, possibly Han dynasty, the horse raised on four legs supported by a rectangular platform, the player modelled atop with legs astride and with one arm raised (presumably to hold a mallet), painted with remanence of red pigment, 33cm high (at fault)

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Old restorations are apparent and some more recent restorations are probable. Over painting is visible in areas. No obvious losses. Some firing cracks visible.