Chinese Carved Wooden Horse carved wooden chain whimsy with screw clasp

with screw clasp

From the section Notes about Rhythm: "Some people have a sense of rhythm as some have a sense of humour

chocolate-y brown interior glaze

unsigned but presumed mid-century as it seems quintessentially so

No wonder that the pottery of this region is regarded as among the most beautiful in South America

Chinese Carved Wooden Horse carved wooden chain whimsy with screw claspI believe this small Chinese carved wooden horse dates to the 1930s or 40s. I especially love that the pupil of one of the tiny glass eyes is cast skyward, making her seem rather coy, and also quite mischievous! I also love that the head is turned a full 180 degrees, evincing a sense of moving forward and looking back all at once. A nice little gift for the horse lover and fun addition to any menagerie! 4 1 2" tall x 3 1 2: wide x 1 1 4" deep. Great