The 24K gilt horse rears proudly, its stance full of energy and purpose. Behind it, a backdrop of the repeating wan or ‘ten thousand years’ longevity pattern symbolises enduring strength and good fortune. Stylised waves, rocks, and clouds in crimson composite resin frame the scene, drawing the eye to the golden horse. The plaque's circular disc and angular frame reference the Chinese cosmological concept of heaven and earth in harmony.

About the collection
Folk tales recount the oriental zodiac’s origins with the story of the Great Race, called by the deity the Jade Emperor to assign each year in the 12-year cycle an animal in the order they reached him by crossing a river. First past the post was the Rat, then the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

Includes a 4cm x 12cm engraving plate. Appropriate for personalisation in either landscape or portrait orientation, it slots comfortably into the frame’s integral channel.