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Head of a Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture titled "Head of a Horse" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is a light gray color and made of stone or clay. It is a fragment, depicting the head and neck of a horse. The head is turned to the right. The horse has a long snout and a small circular object on its forehead. The eye area is detailed with carved lines above and below the eye. The neck has a carved rope-like design on the left side. The background of the image is plain white. The sculpture appears to be ancient, with a rough texture and simple facial features. The overall style is simple and minimalist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 12th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Central Asia
Dimensions
461 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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