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Minature standing horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, weathered figurine of a horse. The horse has a light-brown color with darker brown and green patches. It stands on a short, round base with a hole through it. The horse's head is turned to the left. It has a saddle on its back. The horse's body is in a three-quarter view, with its right side and back visible. The background is a plain, light-gray color. The horse figurine appears to be ancient or antique. The artist and title of the piece is: "Miniature standing horse".

Artwork Details

Date
7th–9th century
Medium
Earthenware with pigments
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 481 px
Public Domain
Yes
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