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Armored horse and rider

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a man on a horse, titled "Armored horse and rider" by artist unknown. The figure is a sculpture, predominantly red and beige in color with dark brown legs of the horse. The man wears a red conical hat and a long red robe that drapes over his left shoulder and around his body. He sits on a beige horse with a darker brown mane and a red bridle and saddle. The horse's head is turned to the right; its ears are erect. The sculpture stands on a square base. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
6th century
Medium
Earthenware with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
497 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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