carved ebony colored wooden oriental statue with inlaid silver
19 July 2023
Description

I inherited this from my grandmother. It is carved with a bald oriental older man riding a horse with many intricate carvings surrounding him. Everything is inlaid with silver.

Dimensions

17 inches tall and 8 inch base

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 14 hours
By David U.
Jul 20, 11:07 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $800 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello Carole,

Thank you for choosing Mearto for your online appraisal.

Based on the images and available information, this item is:

An early 20th century Chinese Wooden sculpture (17x8) of a man riding a horse. The image of a man riding a horse represented military prowess, strength, and the ability to lead troops in battle. It symbolized the importance of a strong and skilled cavalry, which played a crucial role in ancient Chinese warfare. Riding a horse denoted authority and leadership, as horses were expensive and only accessible to the elite and those in positions of power. It was often associated with nobility, aristocracy, and high-ranking officials.

In Chinese mythology, horses were considered messengers of the gods and were associated with divine qualities and celestial beings. The horse, as a Yin (female) animal, was balanced by the rider, representing the Yang (male) element. This symbolized the harmony and balance between opposites.

Very good condition

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