Qing Dynasty White Jade Recumbent Horse
Dimensions: 31.81×77.79×18.41 mm | Weight: 315.51 cts

Carved from premium Hetian jade (river-polished material) with a tremolite composition, this Qing Dynasty white jade recumbent horse exudes a serene warmth in both texture and form. The horse is depicted in a tranquil resting pose, its posture radiating natural ease.

Artistic Details:

• Head: Forward-tilted ears and rounded nostrils vividly capture the horse's acute sense of smell.
• Expression: Downcast round eyes gaze ahead while its slightly parted mouth suggests an imminent whinny, masterfully conveying stillness charged with latent movement.
• Body: A robust neck flows into meticulously carved mane; symmetrically folded forelegs hint at readiness to rise, while hind legs bear its weight with calm assurance. The tail curls leisurely over its haunch.
• Patina: Natural black mercury patina graces the hindquarters, with organic color gradations and a luminous sheen that enhance its archaic charm.

Cultural Symbolism:
In ancient tradition, the recumbent horse embodied aspirations for an auspicious life—symbolizing happiness, prosperity, and hopeful anticipation for the future. This piece harmonizes Han Dynasty craftsmanship with timeless poetic idealism.

Note: The "water mercury patina" (水银沁) refers to a prized oxidation effect caused by burial conditions, revered by collectors for its historical authenticity.

清代白玉臥馬
尺寸：31.81×77.79×18.41mm 重量：315.51cts

此件清代白玉臥馬以和田白玉河磨料雕琢而成，質地溫潤，透閃石成分。臥馬呈伏臥歇息狀，姿態安詳自然。馬耳前傾，一對圓鼻吼，生動地體現了馬的敏銳嗅覺；兩隻圓眼低首前視，嘴部微張，彷彿即將昂首嘶鳴，展現出一種靜中有動的神態。頸部粗壯，鬃毛刻畫細膩，兩前蹄對稱伏地，蓄勢待發；後腿安穩地承載著身體重量，尾巴則悠閒地盤繞於後胯之上。臥馬後臀部位有自然形成的黑色水銀沁，沁色過渡自然，包漿瑩潤，更添古樸之感。臥馬形象在古代常象徵著人們對美好生活的嚮往，寓意著幸福、吉祥以及對未來的美好期望。