Large Octagonal Glass Coffee Table attributed to Maison Charles for Horse of Gansu, China, 1970s

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Very large & impressive square coffee table featuring four ''the flying horse of Gansu'' horses from solid bronze.
The table … Read more Very large & impressive square coffee table featuring four ''the flying horse of Gansu'' horses from solid bronze.
The table top is octagonal and made from beveled glass – and I assume the original.
The lower glass plate is square, sitting on – and being held by the 4 horses tails.
Especially stunning are the bronze Gansu horses, which are cast after the original one of the Han Dynasty.
Treading on a swallow, it embarks on a journey into the sky, balancing all the weight on one foot only, keeping the perfect balance.
Patina of the bronzes is a mottled green, in accordance to the famous antique Chinese icon.
The golden detail is metal, presumably brass. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less