Art Institute of Chicago
Horse
China
- Date
- Tang dynasty (618–907), first half of 8th century
- Medium
- Earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Arts of Asia
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
In Tang-dynasty China, horses were treasured for their military value and their use in aristocratic sports. The finest steeds were imported from Central Asia and from China’s northwestern neighbors. In this model for the afterlife, the sculptor captured the horse’s power and grace as well as its spirit and alertness. The harness ornaments closely resemble those used in real life.
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- Object type
- AAT300301253
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