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Head of a Horse or Camel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Head of a Horse or Camel by an unknown artist. A grayscale image of a sculpture or figurine head with a rough texture, likely made of clay or stone. The head is positioned with the snout pointing to the left. Two small circular eyes are visible on the head. The head is adorned with ridged lines running down the neck and along the sides. The top of the head is rounded and smooth. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
early 12th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Central Asia
Dimensions:
599 × 619 px
Museum record:
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