Horse and boy

China

8th century

Not on view

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唐三彩陶牵馬小童
Title: Horse and boy
Period: Tang dynasty (618–907)
Date: 8th century
Culture: China
Medium: Earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze
Dimensions: H. (horse's head) 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Bequest of Robert West, 1950
Object Number: 50.221.2
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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