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(8) Chinese carved ivory horses

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(International shipping IS NOT available on this item. This elephant ivory was imported legally into the United States.) each depicted in a naturalistic pose. The Eight Beautiful Horses were favored by King Zhou Mu Wang (10th C, BC) because, "they were beautiful and could run 10,000 miles a day without having to rest". Later generations called them, "Heaven Horses". Loss to one hoof, raised on wood stands. Tallest: 2.5"H, Circa - Early 20th C.

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