A large Chinese carved and embellished cinnabar lacquer horse Finely executed and incised, the saddle with lotus scrolls and phoenix, the caparison embellished with carved hardstones and lacquer, underside of belly bearing a gilded six-character Qianlong mark. H: 31 1/4 in., 79.4cm; L: 32 1/2 in., 82.5cm PROVENANCE: Strawbridge and Clothier, Philadelphia, acquired for a special Chinese exhibition, circa 1970s. Acquired by the present owner from the above, April 25, 1990