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Well carved along the natural curves of the stone, the head turned towards the back, the face framed by long locks of gently incised mane, seated on its haunches with its tail swished to one side, the underside well detailed hooves, the stone of white tone with dark brown highlights
Recumbent Horse
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Recumbent Horse

Artist Chinese Artist
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions1 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (4.4 x 8.6 x 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.12
Collections
Visual DescriptionWell carved along the natural curves of the stone, the head turned towards the back, the face framed by long locks of gently incised mane, seated on its haunches with its tail swished to one side, the underside well detailed hooves, the stone of white tone with dark brown highlights
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Chinese Artist
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Chinese Artist
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
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Chinese Artist
18th century
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Mandarin Duck
Chinese Artist
17th-18th century
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Chinese Artist
17th-18th century
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Buffalo
Chinese Artist
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Chinese Artist
18th-19th century
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Mythical Beast
Chinese Artist
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Chinese Artist
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
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Chinese Artist
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