

Harness ornament with a winged horse
Dark brown metal harness ornament in the shape of an asymmetrical oval with one rounded end tapering to a narrower, more pointed end. The ornament depicts a winged horse, with its body and head facing left. The horse has a long neck and a small head with a short muzzle. The horse's wings are spread out behind it, with feathers carved in relief. The horse appears to be running. The background of the ornament has some curved lines carved in relief, possibly suggesting flames or waves. The ornament has a weathered appearance with darker patches. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1st century BCE–1st century CE
- Medium
- Silver
- Culture
- Northeast China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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