Pottery Horse Sculpture with Great Lines dark wood box 4” tall x 5” diameter

4” tall x 5” diameter

with some dryness to the wood

I would guess this box dates to the late 19th century

the basket measures 4" tall x 4" wide with handle

There are some light scratches and some aging to the brass

Pottery Horse Sculpture with Great Lines dark wood box 4” tall x 5” diameterI don't know the maker of this wonderful horse, which is stamped with a potter's mark on the underside of its front legs, but I really love it a lot. It reminds me a bit of the (much larger and bronze)) sculptures of Marino Marini, and I think its lines are just terrific, with this elongated body on very short legs, and elegantly arching neck, with a very kind and gentle little face to boot. Plus that fabulous fin like mane! At some point this horse