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Horse and rider

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of small sculpture of a horse and rider. The sculpture is made of clay and appears to be old and weathered. The horse faces left and has a long snout and two visible ears on top of its head. The horse's front right leg and back left leg are visible. The rider sits on top of the horse with their right arm around the horse's neck and their left arm tucked against their body. The rider appears to have a smooth head with no discernible features. The background is a plain gray color. The image title is "Horse and rider".

Artwork Details

Date
7th–9th century
Medium
Glazed earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
503 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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