Two Equestrian Figures, One Male with a Tall, Elaborately Embellished Hat, One Female with Hair in a Topknot, Both with Pointed Boots, and Hands Positioned to Hold the Reins of their Standing, Saddled Horses

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Two Equestrian Figures, One Male with a Tall, Elaborately Embellished Hat, One Female with Hair in a Topknot, Both with Pointed Boots, and Hands Positioned to Hold the Reins of their Standing, Saddled Horses

Date
first half 8th century
Medium
Molded, reddish buff earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground
Culture
Chinese
Department
Department of Asian Art
Institution
Harvard Art Museums
Object ID
1430
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Anthony M. Solomon, New York (by 2003), gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2003.

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