Large Vintage Chinese Porcelain Plaque in Wood Frame, "Eight Galloping Horses" Motif

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This framed artwork features a large, hand-painted porcelain tile depicting the famous traditional Chinese motif of the "Eight Galloping Horses" … Read more This framed artwork features a large, hand-painted porcelain tile depicting the famous traditional Chinese motif of the "Eight Galloping Horses" (八骏图). The scene is painted in vibrant polychrome enamels, featuring eight majestic, muscular horses in various dynamic poses—rearing, galloping, and leaping—set against a backdrop of mountains, misty waters, and grassy fields.
The horses are rendered in striking colors, including chestnut browns, striking blues, whites, and blacks, symbolizing strength, success, and perseverance. In the upper left corner, there is elegant traditional Chinese calligraphy (likely reading "马到成功" - Ma Dao Cheng Gong, meaning "Success upon arrival"). The porcelain tile is set within a sturdy, vintage-style dark wood frame with a metal hanging loop at the top, making it ready to display.

Dimensions (Approximate):

Overall Height (Frame): 20.5 cm (approx. 8 inches)

Overall Width (Frame): 54 cm (approx. 21.2 inches)

Depth: Approx. 2-3 cm (approx. 1 inch) See less