SculptureChinese8th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Saddled, Standing Horse with its Proper Right Leg Raised

first half of 8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Off-white earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white slip (or white gesso?) ground in localized areas

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 55 x W. 62 x D. 24 cm (21 5/8 x 24 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.) crate: H. 63 x W. 79.5 x D. 31.2 cm (24 13/16 x 31 5/16 x 12 5/16 in.)

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