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Mounted musician (one of two)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta sculpture of a man on a horse. The man is sitting on the horse with his right arm raised upwards and the other on his lap. The horse's head is turned to the left. The sculpture is on a black base. The sculpture is weathered with parts of it faded. Artist: Unknown. Title: Mounted musician (one of two).

Artwork Details

Date
5th century
Medium
Earthenware with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
467 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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