Monumental Chinese bronze horse - Bronze - China - 20th century

Monumental and exceptionally heavy Chinese bronze horse (5.9 kg) in Han- and Ming-style - First half of the 20th century. • Condition: In good, original condition with a stunning, authentic patinated surface and minimal signs of aging consistent with its age. • Dimensions: Length 33.0 cm × Height 27.0 cm × Width 12.0 cm • Weight: 5900 grams (exceptionally heavy and solid) • Material: Patinated bronze alloy (traditional thick-walled hollow casting of sturdy quality) • Dating: First half of the 20th century / Mid-century (c. 1900–1950) • Shipping method: Because of the weight, this object is packed extremely robustly, double-walled and professionally shipped worldwide fully insured with track & trace via a reliable courier service. Background information about the object: This monumental bronze horse is a beautiful and powerful homage to traditional Chinese imperial art. The sculpture was cast in the first half of the last century to a classic Han- and Ming-model. The piece immediately stands out for its strong, proud anatomy, the characteristic pose with head held high, and the richly detailed ceremonial tack. Thanks to the thick-walled casting quality, the horse weighs almost 6 kilos, a testament to pure craftsmanship. A solid, characterful centerpiece for the connoisseur and collector of Asian art.

Estimate:$24.64

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