A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY HORSES AND RIDERS

A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY HORSES AND RIDERS

HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD)

Each horse is modelled standing foursquare with its head held high and ears pricked forward, painted with a white saddle and trappings. The riders are depicted with hands stretched out as if holding reins, with details of the faces painted in black.

The largest, 11 ¾ in. (29.8 cm.) high