Chinese Auspicious Horse with Fly and Gold Ingot — Immediate Success
Name/Title
Chinese Auspicious Horse with Fly and Gold Ingot — Immediate SuccessEntry/Object ID
ML0107Description
Chinese-style cast-metal auspicious sculpture depicting a spirited, caparisoned horse bearing a prominent fly upon its back and stepping onto a traditional wealth ingot. The horse's raised head, flowing mane, and decorated saddle convey vigor and movement, while the fly-and-horse combination references a Chinese linguistic symbol of immediate success. An antiqued golden-brown finish accentuates the molded details and reinforces the sculpture's traditional decorative character.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
Cast metalSubject
Caparisoned horse carrying a fly on its back, with raised foreleg resting upon a traditional Chinese wealth ingotMade/Created
Artist
Maker presently unidentifiedTime Period
20th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
AsiaCulture/Tribe
Chinese