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A White Jade Carving of a Horse, Qing Dynasty
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A resting horse has been carved from white Hetian jade. Its long muscular body rests on four bent legs, and the head is turned around.
The mane is embellished with long striated locks, and the wavy tail wraps around the thigh. The entire figure of the horse is composed of smooth, flowing lines.
Each of the limbs is marked with an eight pointed star.
During the Qianlong period, a revival of ancient art styles emerged. Emperor Qianlong’s passion for jade led him to explore the Hetian region. The texture of Hetian jade resembles the delicate patterns of snow—not the individual snow flakes, but the texture created after water is poured on thick snow. When light is projected onto the jade at a 45-degree angle, the snow-like texture becomes distinctly visible.
Horses were a common theme in the 17th century and throughout the Qing Dynasty.
Another similar horse was collected by the National Palace Museum in Taipei. See the last image below.
Dimensions & Weight
2 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 inches
5 x 4.5 x 1.7 cm
Weight: 42.5 grams
Provenance — from a San Diego jade collector who purchased this from Hong Kong in the 1960s
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- Weight:42.5 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.78 in (45 mm)Depth: 0.67 in (17 mm)Length: 1.97 in (50 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Qing Dynasty
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Diego, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4097222934722
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