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Figure of an equestrian

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The figure depicts a rider on a horse. The rider and horse are made from a single piece of stone. The rider sits on top of the horse, their face and body worn. The horse faces right. The stone is light-colored with darker spots throughout. A hole exists under the horse where the two front legs are positioned. The legs are rectangular. The background is grey. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century
Medium
Stonware with white glaze (Cizhou ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
473 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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