Liggend paard - probably bowenite - China
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Stone sculpture titled Liggend paard from China, dating to the 20th century, depicting a recumbent green horse, unsigned, with dimensions 35 cm (W) × 48 cm (H) × 70 cm (D) and a weight of 85 kg.
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Beautifully carved solid sculpture depicting a 'lying horse' or 'sitting horse'.
20th century, made in China, was imported in the 1980s via Hong Kong to Belgium.
Lying horse sculptures from China, often made of jade or bronze, are traditional artistic representations that symbolize peace, refinement and strength. These figures, dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and popular during the Ming and Qing dynasties (17th-19th centuries), typically depict the horse in a resting pose with the legs tucked in and the head turned back.
Material and design: these sculptures, often carved from celadon, white, yellow and green jade, are characterized by a high-gloss finish, naturalistic and muscular anatomical details.
Symbolism: the lying (resting) pose represents a moment of "controlled power" or quiet strength rather than action.
Historical significance: although associated with the Tang Dynasty style (618-907), many preserved, high-quality jade specimens date from the Qing Dynasty, notably the 18th century. Some were housed in the Forbidden City before being moved to the Summer Palace.
Cultural significance: the horse is a recurring motif in Chinese art and symbolizes speed, perseverance and nobility.
Beautifully carved solid sculpture depicting a 'lying horse' or 'sitting horse'.
20th century, made in China, was imported in the 1980s via Hong Kong to Belgium.
Lying horse sculptures from China, often made of jade or bronze, are traditional artistic representations that symbolize peace, refinement and strength. These figures, dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and popular during the Ming and Qing dynasties (17th-19th centuries), typically depict the horse in a resting pose with the legs tucked in and the head turned back.
Material and design: these sculptures, often carved from celadon, white, yellow and green jade, are characterized by a high-gloss finish, naturalistic and muscular anatomical details.
Symbolism: the lying (resting) pose represents a moment of "controlled power" or quiet strength rather than action.
Historical significance: although associated with the Tang Dynasty style (618-907), many preserved, high-quality jade specimens date from the Qing Dynasty, notably the 18th century. Some were housed in the Forbidden City before being moved to the Summer Palace.
Cultural significance: the horse is a recurring motif in Chinese art and symbolizes speed, perseverance and nobility.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Stone type
probably bowenite
Country of Origin
China
Material
stone
Title of artwork
Liggend paard
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition
Height
48 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
70 cm
Weight
85 kg
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