Carved Pale Yellow/Brown Carving Of A Seated Horse. Its Head Turned Backwards With A Detailed Mane And Its Curled Tail Wrapped Around To Its Side. Its Feet Tucked Under Its Body. Finely Carved With Exceptional Detail. Fine Soft Polish And Patina. 17th/18th Century. Approximately 2 3/4" Wide x 1 7/8" High.
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Sotheby's New York - September 15, 2015 - Property From The Feng Wen Tang Collection - Lot #136:
A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE HORSE
17TH CENTURY
deftly carved as a reclining animal with its head turned towards its tail, its body elegantly curved, with the muscular legs tucked under the belly, and its bushy tail curled alongside its left hind leg, the smooth green stone with extensive russet skin
Length 1 5/8 in., 4.2 cm
Estimate 5,000 - 7,000USD
For A Similar Example:
Sotheby's New York - September 15, 2015 - Property From The Feng Wen Tang Collection - Lot #136:
A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE HORSE
17TH CENTURY
deftly carved as a reclining animal with its head turned towards its tail, its body elegantly curved, with the muscular legs tucked under the belly, and its bushy tail curled alongside its left hind leg, the smooth green stone with extensive russet skin
Length 1 5/8 in., 4.2 cm
Estimate 5,000 - 7,000USD
