Vintage Chinese Green Peking-Style Glass Tang Horse Figurine with Wooden Base

A charming vintage Chinese decorative horse figurine crafted from translucent green Peking-style glass and presented on a fitted wooden display base. The miniature sculpture is inspired by the celebrated Tang horse tradition, with a gently arched neck, poised stance and softly modelled form.

The rich jade-like green colour gives the glass an attractive depth and allows light to pass subtly through the body. Compact yet visually distinctive, the figurine is well suited to a cabinet, shelf or sideboard display and would make an appealing addition to a curated collection of vintage Chinese decorative objects, glass miniatures or equestrian collectibles.

Details

Item: Vintage decorative horse figurine
Origin: China
Date / Period: Vintage, 20th century
Material: Green Peking-style glass with wooden display base
Style: Tang Dynasty-inspired horse form
Colour: Translucent jade-like green
Height: Approx. 8 cm
Length: Approx. 9 cm

Condition

Very good vintage condition with light age-related surface wear consistent with previous handling and display. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Horse figures are closely associated with the visual culture of China’s Tang Dynasty, a period remembered for its flourishing arts and broad cultural exchange. Later decorative objects frequently drew inspiration from the distinctive poise and character of Tang horse sculptures.

This vintage green glass miniature is a decorative twentieth-century interpretation rather than an ancient artefact. Its jade-like colour, fitted wooden base and compact scale give it an attractive presence as a display piece and an accessible addition to a collection of Chinese-inspired vintage décor.

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