Description:

The horse is the seventh animal of the Chinese zodiac and a symbol of speed and perseverance. From ancient times people paid high prices for strong, reliable horses from Mongolia and Tibet. Horses were also imported from west Asian countries like Uzbekistan.

Glass, carved overlay
Height: 18.5 cm, diameter: 9.5 cm, neck diameter: 2.9 cm

Chinese Description:

鼻烟壶或香料瓶 中国，清代，约 1750-1900 这器物可作鼻烟壶或香料瓶用，其设计华美，以马为题。十二生肖中，马排行第七，象征行事干劲十足与不屈不挠的个性。自古以来，中国人一直向蒙古及西藏高价买马，有时甚至自西亚国家，如乌兹别克等，进口马匹。 玻璃，套料雕刻

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1750-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4670