A Chinese jade horse figurine, Republic era, circa 1920s, in rich deep green to olive tones and depicting a prancing caparisoned horse; upon a timber stand. Height 5.12 in. Width 6.30 in.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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Chinese jade, carved animals and other