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Figure of Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Horse by Unknown Artist. A black-and-white photograph of a ceramic horse figurine. The horse is lying down on its side with its head raised. The figurine has a light-colored body with dark spots. It has a bridle on its head and a collar around its neck. The horse's front left leg is bent at the knee, and its back legs are bent with the tail curled up. The figurine is on an oval base. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 433 px
Public Domain
Yes
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