1244
A Gold \'Equestrian\' Ornament
Length 4 in., 10 cm.
Estimate: $6,000-$8,000
Sold
$4,750
Live Auction
Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art
Size
Length 4 in., 10 cm.
Description
A Gold 'Equestrian' Ornament
LIAO DYNASTY (907-1125)
辽 骑射金饰片
the soft metal carefully hammered to show a mustachioed archer drawing his bow while mounted astride an ornately dressed muscular horse caught mid-gallop with fore and high legs extending horizontally in opposing directions.
the soft metal carefully hammered to show a mustachioed archer drawing his bow while mounted astride an ornately dressed muscular horse caught mid-gallop with fore and high legs extending horizontally in opposing directions.
Length 4 in., 10 cm.