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Figure of Lady on Horseback

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts a woman on horseback. The woman wears a hat with a long braid down her back. Her jacket has a high collar and long sleeves with bands at the cuffs. She holds reins in one hand and has a saddle bag on the side of the horse. The horse faces right and has a bridle and saddle. The statue stands on a rectangular base. The woman and horse are dark colored except for the woman's face and hands which are light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with colored glazes
Culture
China
Dimensions
464 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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