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Tang style horse
« on: November 18, 2017, 08:28:26 pm »
I bought this horse on Ebay. Thought it looked Chinese. I don't think it's bronze, maybe iron? A magnet will stick to it. Looks like two halfs brazed or welded together. Just a cheap modern decorative item?

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Re: Tang style horse
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2017, 01:55:59 am »
I say it is iron.  It looks like you have some red oxide formed there.  And, you already mentioned it is magnetic.  I can see why you thought it looked like a Chinese style horse:

http://www.antiques.com/classified/Decorative-Interior/Antique-Cast-Iron/Vintage-Cast-Iron-Chinese-Style-Horse#

The welding on the bottom of your horse looks like it was performed in increments as one would do with cast iron.  Welding cast iron is a precision task that requires high heat, and often expensive equipment.

For this reason, I would say your item is more modern.  But, I really like him a bunch!

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Re: Tang style horse
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2017, 02:18:33 pm »
Nice Piece. Agree it looks more modern in construction.
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Re: Tang style horse
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2017, 06:37:58 pm »
Yeah I like it. It would have been neat if it was an actual antique piece, but it was inexpensive enough