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Horse and rider

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Horse and rider figurine, ceramic with coloured glazes. The horse is predominantly brown and white. The horse's head is turned to the right. The horse's tail is curved upwards. The rider sits on a green saddle blanket, wearing a brown tunic and hair styled upwards. The figurine stands on a rectangular base. The background is a plain grey colour. The horse's body is in profile facing right. The rider faces right.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware with three color (sancai) glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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