{"product_id":"tang-dynasty-fat-horse-statue-hand-carved-wood-feng-shui","title":"Tang Dynasty Fat Horse Statue – Hand-Carved Wood Feng Shui Horse","description":"\u003cp\u003eRound, proud and wonderfully plump, with its head turned back over its shoulder and a jingle of bells hanging from its harness. This Tang Dynasty horse is carved by hand from a single block of African Padauk and finished in a warm antique brown, so it looks like a treasure pulled from an old collector's cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Meaning \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring China's Tang Dynasty (618–907), a golden age of trade along the Silk Road, artists loved to show horses \u003cstrong\u003eround and well fed\u003c\/strong\u003e. A plump horse was a sign of a wealthy, peaceful and abundant household, and these figures became some of the most treasured pieces of Chinese art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn feng shui the horse stands for success, speed, perseverance and career growth. The old saying \u003cem\u003e\"ma dao cheng gong\"\u003c\/em\u003e, \"success arrives with the horse\", makes it a classic gift for new beginnings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026 is the \u003cstrong\u003eYear of the Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lunar calendar, which makes this piece especially meaningful for anyone born in a horse year (1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🪵 The Wood \u0026amp; The Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved from solid \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Padauk\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dense tropical hardwood prized for its strength and warm red-brown tone, then hand-finished with an antique colour wash: warm amber on the body, deep brown on the saddle, bridle and hooves, gently rubbed back on the edges for an aged look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved 100% by hand by family artisans in Thuong Tin district, Hanoi. No CNC. Look at the woven chest strap, the studded saddle and the little bells: each detail is cut by chisel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wood grain still shows through the finish, so every horse is slightly different in tone and pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Dimensions \u0026amp; Feng Shui Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)\u003cbr\u003e· Length: 7.9 in (20 cm)\u003cbr\u003e· Width: 3.9 in (10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e· Weight: about 2.4 lb (1.1 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA solid, weighty piece that sits beautifully on a desk, bookshelf, mantel, sideboard or reception counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn feng shui the horse belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth\u003c\/strong\u003e, the area of fame and recognition. A desk or office facing south is the classic spot for career luck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace the horse into the room or toward the entrance, as if it is arriving with good news, rather than facing out of a door or window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 As a Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA memorable gift for a promotion, a new business, a retirement, a housewarming, or anyone born in the Year of the Horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by horse lovers, equestrians and collectors of Asian and Tang-style art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Packaging \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully wrapped in protective padding and packed in a sturdy box, ready to gift. Ships worldwide from our workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Buddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68012159992040,"sku":null,"price":184.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6123\/6456\/files\/IMG_9419.jpg?v=1793115085","url":"https:\/\/stilllotusstudio.com\/products\/tang-dynasty-fat-horse-statue-hand-carved-wood-feng-shui","provider":"Still Lotus Studio VN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}