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Statuette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Statuette by unknown artist depicts a sculpture. The sculpture is made of dark gray material, possibly stone or metal. It features two human figures and a horse. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs. The horse has a long neck and a decorative saddle. The human figure in front is wearing a long tunic and a head covering. The human figure in front is holding the horse's reins. The second human figure is on the back of the horse. The second human figure has their hands raised. The sculpture has a decorative base. The background of the image is white. There is a small piece of paper on the bottom right with text. The text reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century or earlier
Medium
Painted wood
Culture
China
Dimensions
581 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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