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Horse and female rider

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts Horse and female rider. The horse is brown with a darker brown mane. The horse faces left. The horse has a saddle. The horse has a bridle. The rider is female. The rider wears a long dress. The rider wears a tall hat. The rider sits on the horse bare-chested. The sculpture appears to be made from clay or ceramic. The sculpture shows signs of wear and tear, with visible discoloration and chipping. The sculpture is on a beige platform. The background is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
7th century
Medium
Unfired clay with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
492 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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