18th/19th Century, Finely and deeply Carved Bamboo Bitong with 8 Harnessed Horses and a 9th horse rolling on the ground, surrounded by well carved figures among rocks and pine trees; the base with three well shaped feet; Carved small signature on a rock "Li Fu." Light wear and two very small cracks. Height 6 inches (15.5 cm.) X diameter 5 3/4 inches (14.5 cm.).