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A weathered, dark grey sculpted head and neck of a horse facing left. The stylized, angular facial features and lines along the neck are highlighted with faded, flaking red and yellow pigments.
Horse Head
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Horse Head

Artist Chinese Artist
DateHan Dynasty (206 BC-220 CE)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumEarthenware
Dimensions5 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. (14.6 x 7.9 x 18.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Ruth P. Phillips
Object number1994.25
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