The horse ranks as the seventh animal in the twelve Chinese zodiacs, and also is a much respected figure in Chinese culture.

Chinese people admire horses because they represent power, energy and wisdom. For as strong and powerful as these animals are, they still exude a remarkable gracefulness and elegance.

All of this is why poets and scholars have written about horses for thousands of years, going back to ancient China. Artists have also painted horses for just as long, and the animal stands to be a source of inspiration for anyone working with Sumi-e or Fineline painting.

The Racing Horse Paper Weights are a pair of beautiful wooden paper weights filled with numerous racing horses. Stained dark, the elegance of the wood grain still to shines through to create a remarkable set. This combination will make inspiring decoration for your desk that will also be useful.