SculptureChinese7th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Standing, Bridled, Saddled Horse with Right Foreleg Raised and with Blanket under the Saddle

7th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded off-white earthenware with cold-painted pigments over thin white ground

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 32.2 x W. 45.5 cm (12 11/16 x 17 15/16 in.)

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