SculptureChinese6th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Standing Saddled Horse

first third 6th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded dark gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Wei, 386-534

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 34.2 x L. 33 cm (13 7/16 x 13 in.)

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