Bronze Galloping Horse Desk Sculpture, Flying Swallow Motif

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This cast bronze sculpture captures the celebrated galloping horse motif of the Eastern Han dynasty, popularly known as the Flying … Read more This cast bronze sculpture captures the celebrated galloping horse motif of the Eastern Han dynasty, popularly known as the Flying Horse of Gansu, with the horse in full stride and one hoof landing on a flying swallow.

The dark bronze body shows a rich, mottled patina in black and reddish tones that gives the piece an aged, antique character.

Measuring approximately 19 cm long by 16 cm high by 4.5 cm deep (7.5 in by 6.3 in by 1.8 in) and weighing about 0.44 kg (1 lb), this solid bronze desk ornament sits neatly on a bookshelf, mantel, or office desk as a distinctive decorative accent. See less