"Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Of A Horseman. China, Kangxi Dynasty - 18th Century. "
Beautiful fragment of sculpture representing a galloping harnessed horse. The rider is a soldier holding a lance (missing) in his right hand and raising the index and middle fingers of his left hand symbolizing that he can also strike with this hand. He is wearing a belted tunic buttoned on the front. It has an opening in the back closed by a trapdoor. Condition: The horse's hindquarters are missing as well as the front legs - this accentuates the impression of speed - Wear of the polychromy. 3 chips on the plexiglass base dating from the 80s