Antique Chinese 17th C Porcelain Ming Transitional China Plate Zhangzhou Flying Horse
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Condition Report: / / Overall Condition; 1 chip at underside rim only. Size 190x33mm
Description
A very nicely decorated and and unusual plate with a scene of a flying horse. Pictures in natural light added.
The Horse symbolizes Qian (referring to Yin, heaven or a male in the Eight Diagrams) in the worldview of the ancient Chinese people, and it means vigorous and prosperous.
Qianli Ma also called “Thousand League Horse” (Qianli Ma) for their legendary ability to cover that distance in a single leap. The horse is from litterature and is the horse of the army general Kwan Kong in Sam Kok history-legend, and Liu Bei’s brother. It is described as a big horse with blood red sweat, it can run very fast and, is able to cover a very long distance continuously.
Condition
Overall Condition; 1 chip at underside rim only.
Period
ca 1600
All will be packed neat and sent track and trace airmail with insurance. Packages are always shipped on the next wednesday. If there is a specific hurry please contact us.
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