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WHITE JADE HORSE Period: Ming Dynasty ( 7Th Century ) The horse's mane and tail are finely detailed. Wide : 27cm, Height : 20cm ,Weight : 7.2kg
White horses have a special significance in the mythologies of cultures around the world. They are often associated with the sun chariot, with warrior-heroes, with fertility (in both mare and stallion manifestations), or with an end-of-time saviour, but other interpretations exist as well.
Both truly white horses and the more common grey horses, with completely white hair coats, were identified as "white" by various religious and cultural traditions.
Jade is an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties, which is featured prominently in ancient Asian art. The term jade is applied to two different minerals:
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