Horse Head

China

Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 220), About 100

  • Titles Horse Head (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium earthenware
  • Dimensions Overall: 5 1/4 x 6 3/8 in. (13.3 x 16.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. James H. Blanton, 1981.102
  • Work Type tomb figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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