

Paperweight in the shape of a horse
The object is a solid, gold-colored horse figurine. The horse is sitting down. Its head is turned to the left. The figurine appears to be made of metal. The surface is worn and scratched with some areas showing a darker color underneath. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The horse has a smooth body with defined muscles. Its tail is long and flowing. The mane is short. The ears are small and pointed. The eyes are small. The nose is small. The mouth is closed. The horse has a large body and short legs. The overall style is simple and realistic.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 16th–early 17th century
- Medium
- Copper alloy, splash gilding
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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