Onyx - Late 20th century
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A Fine XXth Century dynastic-style sculpture on a green onyx square base, titled "Flying Horse of Gansu" (Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow), 15 cm high, 12 cm wide and 12 cm deep, from private collection, in good condition with original patina.
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A refined metal sculpture depicting the famous "Flying Horse of Gansu" (also known as Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow). The piece rests entirely on a single balance point: the rear hoof stamping on a flying swallow.
Materials: The figure is made of a heavy metal alloy of excellent craftsmanship, with significant density that provides stability and prestige to the object.
Base: The sculpture is mounted on a solid green onyx base, with visible natural veins.
Dimensions: 11 cm (length) x 8 cm (total height).
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, original patina.
A refined metal sculpture depicting the famous "Flying Horse of Gansu" (also known as Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow). The piece rests entirely on a single balance point: the rear hoof stamping on a flying swallow.
Materials: The figure is made of a heavy metal alloy of excellent craftsmanship, with significant density that provides stability and prestige to the object.
Base: The sculpture is mounted on a solid green onyx base, with visible natural veins.
Dimensions: 11 cm (length) x 8 cm (total height).
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, original patina.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
Number of objects
1
Material
Onyx
Height
15 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Refurbished original
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