Chinese pale jade carving depicting a monkey climbing onto the back of a horse. A very high quality of modeling, polishing, and material point to 18th century date for this item. The subject matter generally was used to celebrate a promotion or rise in power.

Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection – collected in China prior to 1985.

(Not including stand)
Height: 1 1/2 in x width: 2 in x width: 3/4 in.
Weight: 38.50 grams.