Horse
Culture
Chinese
DateTang Dynasty (618–906 C.E.)
Mediumterracotta
Dimensions66.6 cm (26 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Terms
Object number1912.25
DescriptionSculpture made of unglazed ceramic with traces of red pigment. Horse is prancing and stands on a plain, rectangular base with right foreleg lifted. Ears are pricked and head erect with thick mane combed to left, tail is docked. Well-modelled musculature, hooves, mane and facial features, mouth slightly open. Curved saddle has cloth gathered in pleats and saddle blanket.ProvenanceCottier & Co., New York, NY
On View
On view
Chinese
early 15th century, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
