Finial in shape of a horse and rider

China or Southeast Asia

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The appearance of this mounted warrior, armed with a sword and shield, and his horse, with its naturalistic head and patterned body, compare to bronzes found in Guizhou and Yunnan in southwestern China, as well as to examples from Southeast Asia. The green granular patina also recalls metalwork found in that moist climatic zone.

Finial in shape of a horse and rider, Bronze, China or Southeast Asia

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Finial in shape of a horse and rider, Bronze, China or Southeast Asia
Finial in shape of a horse and rider, Bronze, China or Southeast Asia

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