OLD CHINESE CLOISONNE HORSE BACTIAN RACE LACQUERED WOOD Start Price USD 20,000.00 Current Price USD 20,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 04, 2008 End Time Friday, July 11, 2008 Location Phoenix, Arizona See more about 'OLD CHINESE CLOISONNE HORSE BACTIAN RACE LACQUERED WOOD' Description RARE LG HORSE, BACTIAN RACE LACQUERED WOOD, CLOISONNE'  WINNER PLEASE DO NOT SEND PAYMENT UNTIL INVOICE IS SENT, WHICH IS USUALLY 8 HOURS OR LESS. THANK YOU.  View My Other Items For Sale    View My Feedback Item Description: You have come across what I've been told & certainly believe to be a very rare, antique, large Chinese cloisonne' horse, which is heavy lacquered over wood with tack made of cloisonne' .  In fact I have not been able to find ANYONE (and I have contacted quite a few Asian dealers & appraisers & even a conservator from the Phoenix Art museum & cloisoine' expert from Paris), none of them has a ever seen a piece that is combined with lacquered wood and cloisonné enamels like this.  Was also told that the horse merits being called of the Bactian race, or the "heavenly horses" type, very popular during the 80th century Tang Dynasty.  EXTREMELY UNUSUAL & BEAUTIFUL.  For it's age it is in remarkable condition.  It appears the very tip of one of the ears is gone.  Also, on the back right leg, there is a place where the item was put together that some of the lacquer is gone.  IT WAS NOT BROKEN.  I'm fairly certain that the right person could restore it quite nicely but I do not know.  If anyone has any information on this at all, that I have not been able to find out, I would be so grateful to hear it.  AS I HAVE NOTHING TO COMPARE THIS WITH, I AM OPEN FOR REASONABLE OFFERS.  DUE TO THE SIZE, WEIGHT CARE TAKEN IN PACKING & RARITY OF THIS ITEM THE SHIPPING IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE. Manufacturer/markings: none  Age:   Tang Dynasty  June 18, 618–June 4, 907, definitely not sure on this at all but also could be very late 1800's - early 20th century Size: 22"h from floor to top of ears & 22" l from tip of tail to end of muzzle Color:  black lacquer with the Cloisonne tack (saddle, etc). Condition:  see description above.   Shipping on this item is only a guess, will not know for sure until I actually get it ready to ship  View My Feedback       View My Other Items For Sale       Please remember that I am only human! I do the best I can to describe items but once in a while I may miss something.     BUYERS MUST ESTABLISH CONTACT WITH SELLER WITHIN 2 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF INVOICE, PAYMENT IS DUE AFTER 7 DAYS AFTER AUCTION CLOSE! IF NO PAYMENT IS MADE WITHIN 7 DAYS TRANSACTION WILL BE CANCELLED ALL forms of payment must be in PAY PAL US Dollars & received within 7 days of invoicing I ship via USPS or UPS Ground depending upon type/weight of item being shipped. I package each and every item as I would like an item to be packaged for shipping to me - with the utmost TLC . INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: PAY PAL PREFERRED, Should purchase(s) be lost or damaged in transit by the shipping company, Seller will in every way possible assist Buyer with their shipping claim, including but not limited to mailing the original Insurance Receipt to you, providing you and the Shipper with photos of the item prior to packaging and shipping, etc. Please note that the shipper will wish to view the Merchandise, Box and Packing Materials in-person, so it is IMPERATIVE that you DO NOT DISCARD any of the original interior packaging materials or outer box, as doing so will nullify your insurance claim All items sold by me are either Vintage, Antique and/or Pre-Owned, with their condition being described to the best of my abilities, as accurately as possible, and with utmost conscientiousness on my part. However, being that I am only human and, as such, occasionally subject to human imperfection, I may in rare instances overlook or omit information relevant to your purchasing decision. In an effort to avoid such potential oversights, I respectfully request your assistance in helping me to make this a mutually satisfactory transaction by THOROUGHLY reviewing item description and photos, and asking all questions PRIOR TO BIDDING. I am additionally always pleased to accommodate requests for additional photos. Thank you!  Certain images/photos incorporated into this template are the copyrighted property of JupiterImages and are used with permission under license. Place a Bid!