SculptureChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Head from a Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Horse

206 BCE-220 CE

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Earthenware with traces of cold-painted pigments over a white gesso ground

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

20.9 x 7.6 x 28 cm (8 1/4 x 3 x 11 in.)

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