B44

Chalcedony, pale brown with darker brown contrasting inclusions, minimally carved to highlight the silhouette design of a farmer arguing with his horse which is backing away from him, with a palm tree nearby with long fronds blowing in the wind; the well hollowed bottle of rounded form.

Chinese, 1750 - 1860
Stopper: coral on a metal mount
Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 1982
Height: 6cm

This subject has been charmingly executed. The horse has a hind leg lifted in trepidation, knowing that the time has come to be harnessed in order to start the day's work.

Zodiac sign / Horse