SculptureChinese7th century

Equestrian Male Figure with Informal Hat, Pointed Boots, and His Left Hand Positioned to Hold the Reins of His Standing, Saddled Horse

7th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Lead-glazed ware: molded, white earthenware with straw-yellow, lead-fluxed glaze and with cold-painted pigments over the glaze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

37 x 27.5 x 11.5 cm (14 9/16 x 10 13/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

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