Antique Chinese Flying Horse of Gansu Green Patinated Cast Bronze Statue

Large vintage Chinese cast statue or sculpture depicting a flying horse from the Gansu Province in western China. The composition captures the movement and motion of a galloping ho...

A striking vintage Chinese bronze sculpture depicting the celebrated Gansu Flying Horse, also known as the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, inspired by the famous Easter...

Chinese Archaistic Han Dynasty style bronze prancing horse with verdigris patina on a custom walnut base. The well cast horse shown with front leg lifted, head up and mouth open neig...

Vintage bronze sculpture features a galloping horse stepping on a flying bird, with prominent green verdigris patina on highly detailed cast. The sculpture is a replica of the Flying Horse of Gansu, also known as the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, probably made in 1970s. The figurine has fitted carved wood base on rounded feet; the natural warm tones of the wood bring out the beautiful patina colors, enhancing the presentation. The original bronze sculpture, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25–220 CE), was discovered in 1969 in a Han dynasty tomb in Gansu Province, China. It is described as "perfectly balanced on the one hoof which rests without pressure on a flying swallow, it is a remarkable example of three-dimensional form and of animal portraiture with the head vividly expressing mettlesome vigor." It was determined that the tomb belonged to an army general who had been given the important task of maintaining imperial frontier defenses. The horse is believed to be a "celestial horse" or "blood-sweating horse", a Mongolian breed brought to China from Fergana on emperor's orders in 104 BCE, that was highly prized as mark of status by the Han elite and military society. The sculpture was exhibited internationally in the 1970s to a great success, but in 2002 it was included the Gansu Flying Horse in the inaugural list of 64 grade-one cultural relics that are forbidden to be taken out of mainland China for exhibition. The sculpture is not marked; we are offering a similar Han horse...

Elevate your home decoration with this this Stunning of vintage Dynasty style horse. Standing as a testament to intricate craftsmanship, A superb piece of folk art, featuring elegant...

Gorgeous bronze verdigris Chinese T’ang horse sculpture, circa 1970s. Modeled after an actual horse discovered during the "Tang Dynasty" period, 618-906 A.D., the sculpture is in ver...

Gorgeous bronze verdigris Chinese T’ang horse sculpture on wood base, circa 1970s. Modeled after an actual horse discovered during the "Tang Dynasty" period, 618-906 A.D., the sculpt...

A small vintage bronze horse sculpture with dark patina and energetic pose. Discover the dynamic allure of this vintage bronze horse sculpture, a ...

A gorgeous vintage Asian Tang Dynasty horse. A beautiful, patinated green finish on a solid metal horse. Rests on a reclaimed wood plinth. Acquir...

An excellent example of early 20th century Japanese craftsmanship. This piece captures the energy of the horse as it rears up for battle. The saddle and the battle are emaculately ca...