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Horse and Rider

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a man riding a horse. The man has short hair and wears a red robe with long sleeves and a black vest. He sits on a horse with a light-colored body and dark tail and hooves. The horse's head is turned to the left, and it has a decorative mane. The horse is adorned with a saddle and bridle, featuring decorative elements. The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular wooden base with a scalloped edge. The background is plain white. The title of the sculpture is "Horse and Rider".

Artwork details

Medium:
Painted clay
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
512 × 624 px
Museum record:
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