Chinese Unusual Pair of Ming Bronze Horses

Chinese Unusual Pair of Ming Bronze Horses, Ming Dynasty Late 16th Century. Here are two examples of the later more pony-like breed of Chinese horse. The breed was more typical of the Ming and Qing Dynasties from the Mongolian plateau and in distinction to the more stallion-like central Asian horse of the Tang dynasty. The saddled horses stand as mirror images with one hoof lifted. The two pieces are likely scroll or document weights. Both are fully intact with a heavy and typical black Ming patina. H. 3 5/8" L. 4 3/8" (9.2 cm x 11.1 cm)..