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Horse and female rider

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a sculpture. The sculpture depicts a female rider sitting on a horse. The female rider is shown from behind and wears a long, short-sleeved dress. Her hair is styled up. The female rider sits atop a saddle on a horse with a long mane. The horse faces left and has its head lowered. The sculpture appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has a glossy finish. The sculpture stands on a small square base. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware with three color (sancai) glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
497 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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