A Chinese ceremonial chariot group of complex openwork construction. The central vehicle is drawn by a single caparisoned horse with a finely articulated wirework mane and tail. A female figure in traditional robes is seated within the chariot, featuring a head and hands likely carved from bovine bone?. She sits beneath an elaborate ceremonial parasol adorned with filigree wirework, enamel panels, and suspended red stone? beads. The chariot body is decorated with blue enamel fretwork and scrolling floral motifs, connected to the horse by harness rails terminating in dragon head finials. The horse’s saddlecloth is inset with red and green stones? amidst colourful floral enamels. The entire group is mounted upon a stepped rectangular hardwood base with a dark reddish-brown finish.
Length: 45.7 cm
Height: 33 cm.
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