Lot Essay
A closely related pair is illustrated in the catalogue, Chinese Decorative Arts, Bluett and Sons Ltd, London, 1974, fig. 77, p. 32.
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CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
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A SMALL PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL HORSES
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Cast in mirror image, standing with heads turned to one side, facial features and manes detailed in black and the white coats with aubergine and black spots, with colourful turquoise and dark blue trappings and twisted gilt metal reins resting on a saddle decorated with lozenges, the saddle cloth with stylised waves, their long gilt tails finely incised
3 7/8 in. (10 cm.) high
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Cast in mirror image, standing with heads turned to one side, facial features and manes detailed in black and the white coats with aubergine and black spots, with colourful turquoise and dark blue trappings and twisted gilt metal reins resting on a saddle decorated with lozenges, the saddle cloth with stylised waves, their long gilt tails finely incised
3 7/8 in. (10 cm.) high
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