California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 10, 2016  December 10, 2016

 Lot # 5234 
A SILVER AND GOLD-INLAID BRONZE HORSE    漢 罕見銅錯金銀臥馬


  • Dimension: Height: 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm) Length: 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm) Width: 1 3/8 in (3.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $6000

Naturalistically cast the recumbent horse with its head turned towards its tail, detailed with alert eyes of almond shape and well-groomed mane, the elegant body finely inlaid in gold and silver with stylized pattern, the metal of dark red tone with slightly green patina encrustation. Han Dynasty period.