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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
Museum record:
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