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CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME SIECLE
Details
CHEVAL EN STEATITE BRUNE ET BEIGE SCULPTEE
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME SIECLE
The recumbent horse is carved with one of its hind legs stretched upwards to scratch its muzzle and the other three legs tucked beneath its body. Its long flowing mane is finely incised and cascades down each side of the animal's neck. The stone is of a striking dark brownish-black tone with some spots of creamy-beige inclusions.
3 in. (7.6 cm.) wide
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME SIECLE
The recumbent horse is carved with one of its hind legs stretched upwards to scratch its muzzle and the other three legs tucked beneath its body. Its long flowing mane is finely incised and cascades down each side of the animal's neck. The stone is of a striking dark brownish-black tone with some spots of creamy-beige inclusions.
3 in. (7.6 cm.) wide
Provenance
The Collection of His Royal Highness The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), acquired in Asia between 1929 and 1935.
Further details
A BROWNISH-BLACK AND BEIGE SOAPSTONE CARVING OF A HORSE
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY