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Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture, titled "Horse", is by artist unknown. The sculpture is of a horse. The horse faces left. The horse has a long neck and a small head with a short mane. The horse's body is covered in patches of brown on a beige background. The horse wears a saddle with orange details and a long decorative piece that drapes down on either side. There are also two decorative pieces on either side of the horse near its rear. The horse stands on a clear stand. The background is dark grey and gets lighter at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 7th–early 8th century
Medium
Earthenware with pigment and gilding
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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