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IMPORTANT CHINESE ART FROM THE JUNKUNC COLLECTION | 瓊肯珍藏重要中國藝術

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A WHITE AND PALE BROWN JADE FIGURE 明/清 白玉褐斑臥馬
OF A ROLLING HORSE
來源:
MING-QING DYNASTY (1368-1911)
史蒂芬 • 瓊肯三世（1978年逝）珍藏。
The horse is shown with its head turned toward its raised left rear hoof
and its tail switched over the left rear leg. The white stone has areas of
pale yellowish-brown color.
3Ω in. (8.9 cm.) long

$25,000-35,000
PROVENANCE:
Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978) Collection.

The image of a horse rolling on its back is a symbol of freedom and
release from constraint, as suggested by the saddle. The unsaddled
horse can evoke the concept of potential, drawing a parallel between
the scholar who has successfully passed his examination and is about
to embark on life as an official.

(another view)

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