Cavalier Terracotta Turquoise Glaze - Chinese Enamels - Period: 19th Century

A delightful statuette depicting a rider riding his mount, in terracotta with a turquoise, brown and white glaze known as three colours (sancai). 
The horse is standing on an oblong terrace, its head turned slightly to the right. The rider is dressed in a turquoise robe, the same colour as the harness and the horse's bells.

Period : 19th Century
Dimensions: Height: 35cm x Length: 40cm x Width: 12cm
Diameter of base: 8cm

In China, as in Tibet, the bell has a special symbolism.

The bell is a decorated hollow metal ball with holes in it. 
It contains a loose metal core which, when agitated, rings out like a bell. 
This highly symbolic object expresses the sudden desire that stirs joy. 

The bell expresses a desire to amuse oneself, to have a good time, to enjoy life, or to draw attention to oneself. 

It can also allude to a childish attitude, a lack of seriousness, a loss of credibility. 
Its strong point is undoubtedly a lack of discretion.