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Horse and cavalry rider

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta figure of a horse and rider. The horse is facing right. The horse's body is decorated with swirling patterns in shades of brown, green, and beige. The rider sits astride the horse, wearing a red and beige tunic and a red head covering. The rider's face is turned to the right. The base of the horse has four small feet. The background is gray. Horse and cavalry rider.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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