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Mounted musician (one of two)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a man on a horse. The man wears a helmet and a long-sleeved shirt. He sits on a saddle with no stirrups and holds a flute. The horse's head is turned to the right; it has a bridle and a saddle blanket. The sculpture is made of clay and sits on a dark wooden base. The clay is unglazed and light brown. The horse and rider are facing right. The man and horse appear to be from the Tang Dynasty.

Artwork details

Date:
5th century
Medium:
Earthenware with pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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