Tang Horse In Chinese Buffalo Bone, Metal Ornament & Glass Cabochon, 19th Century

Tang Horse in Chinese Buffalo Bone, Metal Ornament & Glass Cabochon, 19th Century.

Originating from 19th-century Chinese folk art, this important sculpture, made from a triangular piece of buffalo bone, represents a "Tang" horse, referring to the Tang Dynasty period (618-907), considered the golden age of Chinese civilization. Tang Dynasty horses were crafted in China as funerary ornaments, intended for the comfort and use of the deceased in the afterlife.

A true symbol of social status, they are generally found in the tombs of the wealthy and powerful, as well as the imperial family. This Tang horse is inspired by this glorious era and its traditions, adapted to 19th-century tastes, where ceramics gave way to bone carving, as seen here with buffalo bone. Its posture is that of a proud and robust warrior horse, making it a statement piece, perfect for environments seeking to embody power and strength!

A rare, handcrafted, and unique piece, it blends the expertise of bone carving in relief, metalwork, and a glass cabochon imitating precious stones. Collectors of bone crafts or Asian art, don't hesitate any longer, and adopt this Tang Horse!

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Dimensions
→ Height: 35 cm
→ Length: 37 cm
→ Width: 10 cm
→ Weight: 2 kg