2 terracotta horses, China, on stand, 38.5 cm and 40 cm high (horses)

Thermoluminescence test for both horses, by Oxford Authentication, 5th October 2004 (photocopies). The last firing of the first horse would have been between the years 300 and 900 AD approximately. As for the other horse, its last firing would date from less than 100 years ago for some parts, and from about 500 BC to 400 AD for others.

2 terracotta horses, China, on stand, 38.5 cm and 40 cm high (horses)

Thermoluminescence test for both horses, by Oxford Authentication, 5th October 2004 (photocopies). The last firing of the first horse would have been between the years 300 and 900 AD approximately. As for the other horse, its last firing would date from less than 100 years ago for some parts, and from about 500 BC to 400 AD for others.

Please note that we only have the photocopies of the Thermoluminescence tests

Test 1:
Three samples were taken.
Sample A: Right side of firing hole.
Sample B: Under the head
Sample C: Back of the saddle
"Using standard methods and techniques it was estimated that the date of last firing was: between 1100 and 1700 years ago"
"Note: Although all three samples are made from ancient clay the object requires examination to determine the extent of restoration"

Test 2:
Sample A: Right side of firing hole.
Sample B: Under the head
Sample C: Back of the saddle
"Using standard methods and techniques it was estimated that the date of last firing was:
A: Between 1600 and 2500 years ago
B: Between 1600 and 2500 years ago
C: Less than 100 years ago"
"Note: Although samples A and B are made from ancient clay the object requires examination to determine the extent of restoration"