Collection of the University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA. Anonymous Gift
1991.1.27a
Pair of Horses
1736 – 1995 (Date created)
Turquoise on Rosewood Stands
Carving
Sculptures
3.375 in L
x
1.75 in W
x
4.75 in H
x
0 in D
Notes: Measurements include stand
Notes: Measurements include stand
Chinese
(Qing dynasty, Qianlong period)
The natural black line on the material is called "iron line." This adds to the beauty of the pair of horses. Turquoise was much favored by the Qing elite, although it was first used 5000 to 6000 years ago in China. Hubei and Shanxi are famous sources of turquoise. Turquoise is also found in other provinces such as Xinjiang, Anhui, Henan, and Yunnan.
The natural black line on the material is called "iron line." This adds to the beauty of the pair of horses. Turquoise was much favored by the Qing elite, although it was first used 5000 to 6000 years ago in China. Hubei and Shanxi are famous sources of turquoise. Turquoise is also found in other provinces such as Xinjiang, Anhui, Henan, and Yunnan.
Sculpture
[Turquoise Horse on Rosewood Stand]
[Turquoise Horse on Rosewood Stand]
In Collection
Anonymous Gift (see Notes)
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