Date: 20th century or earlier.

Description: A magnificent and exceptionally large Chinese nephrite jade horse. Masterfully carved with features typical from Ming Dynasty. Shown with elegant lines incised to form the mane and tail, undulating musculature skillfully carved with an organic sense of movement to form the body. Overall great proportions and precisely executed details. The stone of a deep sea green tone with inclusions and dark added highlights. The stone well suited for this subject. The whole nicely and evenly polished with a soft smooth finish throughout. The stone likely sourced from the Khotan region of Northwest China.

Size: 13", 33cm

Provenance:
-Deaccessioned from the Belz Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.
-Acquired in New York During the 1960s-1980s.

Lot Essay: "Our Planet is home to a marvellous diversity of cultures with rich artistic and historical legacies. The intricate creations of Chinese artists rank among the most inspiring. These artworks are frequently crafted of rare and precious materials, which reveal an enormous patience and painstaking execution" - Jack Belz

Notes:

Possibly exhibited at the Pink Palace Museum in 1995.

Compare Lot 470, Sothebys London, November 7th 2012 for a comparable horse in size and type of jade.

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