Tiny Ceramic Figure on Horseback, Presumed Chinese tan a mother and child

a mother and child

The body of the sculpture is in near perfect condition

3 1/8" diameter x 2” tall

Excellent condition

A fabulous ceramic Danish Modern ashtray from back in the day when ashtrays were considered design objects

Tiny Ceramic Figure on Horseback, Presumed Chinese tan a mother and childIm so intrigued by this tiny clay figure on horseback, which measures all of about one inch tall. At first the style of the horse made me think It might be Italian, but Ive since found that it bears a strong resemblance to ancient Chinese archers and warriors on horses, and the figures costume particularly seems to suggest Chinese. At some point it must have been glued to a base or part of some larger scenario, as there are a few bits of paper stuck