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Figure Riding a Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure riding a horse. The figure and horse are made of dark gray stone. The horse faces left and is rearing up on its hind legs. The front legs are bent at the knees. The figure sits on top of the horse with one leg on either side. The figure faces right and has long hair. The figure's arms are bent at the elbows, with one hand near their face and the other near their body. The figure wears a necklace. A metal pole is visible under the sculpture. The background is white. The title of the work is "Figure Riding a Horse".

Artwork details

Date:
7th century or earlier
Medium:
Red sandstone
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
599 × 470 px
Museum record:
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