Bidspirit auction | Chinese Carved Dark Stone Horse

Chinese Carved Dark Stone Horse - Archaic style Chinese carved jade animal, possibly a horse or other pack animal, carved from a dark material with lovely early techniques. Form, carving, and polish point to a 17th century date. Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985. (Jade) Height: 1 1/2 in x width: 2 in x depth: 1/4 in. Weight: 53.87 grams. (Box) Height: 3 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/4 in. Condition: No major breaks, losses, or restorations. Light wear and pitting consistent with age and material.