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Coffee Table Bronze Base Flying Horse of Gansu, Han Dynasty by Maison Charles

$5,013.81
£3,693.82
€4,200
CA$6,900.63
A$7,657.28
CHF 4,039.03
MX$93,478.98
NOK 51,101.57
SEK 47,860.75
DKK 31,970.68

About the Item

Very large & impressive square/octagonal coffee table featuring four ''flying horse of Gansu'' horses from solid patinated bronze. The table top is octagonal and made from beveled glass. The lower glass plate is square, sitting on – and being, held by the 4 horses tails. Especially stunning are the bronze Gansu horses, which are cast after the original of the Han Dynasty. ''The horse of Gansu... treading on a swallow, it embarks on a journey into the sky, balancing all the weight on one foot only, keeping the perfect balance.'' Patina of the bronzes is a mottled green, in accordance to the famous antique Chinese icon. The golden detail of the base is brass and black stone.
  • Attributed to:
    Maison Charles (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 47.64 in (121 cm)Depth: 47.64 in (121 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Chippendale (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Mild cuffs on the base & metal, mild scratches on the glass top. Please refer to images.
  • Seller Location:
    Andernach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8556238953722

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