Object Details
Description
This horse sits with head lowered to rest on its extended front legs. The hind legs also bend forward, while its thick tail sweeps to one side. Two small ears stand in low relief. The mane, swept all to one side, and tail are finely striated. The legs are executed in full-round, with hoofs carefully described. Its modelling is simple but sculptural, the short muzzle, legs, and modest physique suggesting a Mongolian pony.
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Collection
Exhibition History
Magic, Myths, and Minerals: Chinese Jades from the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (August 23, 2003 to January 29, 2006)
Chinese Jade Animals (April 19 to July 14, 1996)
Monsters, Myths and Minerals (September 28, 1987 to November 26, 1995)
Celadon, Jade: Finds, Specimen, Scientific Results (May to June 1963)
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Date
1644-1911
Period
Qing dynasty
Accession Number
S1987.820
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Sculpture
Medium
Jade
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3.9 x 9.6 x 4 cm (1 9/16 x 3 3/4 x 1 9/16 in)
Origin
China
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Data Source
National Museum of Asian Art
Topic
jade
horse
Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)
China
Chinese Art
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Record ID
fsg_S1987.820