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Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray statue of a horse titled "Horse" by the artist. The horse is depicted with its head turned to the left. The horse has a long neck and a detailed mane. The horse's body is adorned with a saddle and a decorative blanket or cloth on its back. The statue stands on a flat rectangular base. The horse's front left leg and back right leg are visible, while the back left leg is obscured from view. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the statue casting a slight shadow on the surface below.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–9th century
Medium:
Earthenware with traces of pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
555 × 625 px
Museum record:
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