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Cloisonné Replica of the "Gansu Flying Horse"
Item Details
A cloisonné replica of the Chinese Gansu Flying Horse, a bronze sculpture from the Eastern Han dynasty (circa 2nd century CE). This piece depicts a running horse, with the right front leg extended, and the left bent up to the body. The running horse, seeming to fly, trods upon a swallow under hoof. The horse and separate swallow are rendered in vibrant enamels. A peg in the horse’s hoof fits into the swallow. Produced by the Smithsonian Institute, the piece is housed in a fabric covered box and includes an information sheet.
Condition
- signs of wear.
Dimensions
6.0" W x 3.0" H x 6.0" D
- for box.
- Horse on stand measures 6.0"w x 6.0"h x 4.0"d.
Item #
17CIN168-256-001
