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Horse and Two Men

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Horse and Two Men" by an unknown artist depicts a scene with a horse and two men carved from a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The horse stands on all fours, facing left, with its head slightly raised and mouth open. It wears a bridle and saddle with a basket on top. A man lies on the ground in front of the horse, positioned on his back with one leg bent and the other extended. He wears a hat and appears to be holding an object. Another man stands behind the horse and holds its front left leg with one hand. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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