A carved wood horse head - Warring States to Han Dynasty

The fragment carved in two sections to include the strongly arched and spreading neck supporting the elongated head with alert eyes, flared nostrils and open jaw revealing tongue and teeth, the surfaces extensively weathered and showing remains of pigments (restored). 17 1/2in (44.5cm) high - Sold for $5,000 plus Premium and tax

Provenance: Roger Keverne, London

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 18 Dec 2007. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, California