A VERY WELL-MODELED BLUE AND SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAPARISONED HORSETANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)The horse is shown standing four-square on a rectangular base with head harnessed and turned slightly to the left, with rakish forelock swept back beneath pricked ears. The back carries a heavily textured saddle blanket molded in imitation of fur and covered in a blue glaze. The floret trappings and the chest and crupper straps are crisply molded with suspended heart-shaped leaf medallions picked out in straw and bright green glazes. The body of the horse is glazed in a rich amber, which pools around the hooves. The bulging unglazed eyes show traces of pigment.18 1⁄8 in. (46 cm.) high, cloth box