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China - Tang Dynasty (618-907) Polychrome terracotta polo player. H 44 cm. L 33 cm. Horsewoman on a galloping horse performing a polo pass. Certificate of thermoluminescence will be given to the purchaser.

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China - Tang Dynasty (618-907) Polychrome terracotta polo player. H 44 cm. L 33 cm. Horsewoman on a galloping horse performing a polo pass. Certificate of thermoluminescence will be given to the purchaser.

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