Chinese Figure of a Monkey Astride a Rearing Horse
Product ID: A1506-046
$995.00
About this piece
A monkey rides a rearing horse, and he is winning.
Chinese carvers made this jade figure of a monkey astride a rearing horse in the 20th century. The pairing of monkey and horse is commonly read as a pun for swift promotion, a popular wish in Chinese art. The horse lifts its forefeet and turns its head, with a scrolled tail and curling base. The monkey clings to the back with arms wrapped forward. The stone is a pale green, with soft cloudy white and a smooth polish.
About three inches tall. A good lucky charm that holds its own on a desk.
