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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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