19th Century Wooden Painted and Gold-Gilt Horse Statue, China

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Detail: This horse was carved in ZheJiang province, southeast China back in the 19^th Century. Excellent workmanship. Some of the applied paint and gold has started to crack and expand around the neck (see images). However, it is very stable. Acquired from an Asian art dealer in San Francisco CA in 2001.

This item has been sold. Thanks M.&Y.F.

Item Number: S-0961
Provenance/Origin: China. ZheJiang province. Late 1800's.
Composition: Wood
Dimensions: 13" tall x 15" long x 4" at widest
Weight: 2.75 pounds
Price: $185.00 USD

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