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Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a horse titled and artist "Horse". The sculpture shows a white horse with a saddle on its back. The horse is standing on a square base. The horse's head is turned to the left. The horse has a long neck and a small head with a short mane. The horse's ears are perked up. The saddle is dark-colored with a decorative design. The sculpture is made of a material that appears to be stone or ceramic, with visible signs of wear and tear, including dark spots and discoloration. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware with three color (sancai) glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
433 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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