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Horse head

Horse head
Han dynasty 206 BCE-220 CE

Medium
earthenware, pigments
Measurements
14.5 × 16.6 × 5.9 cm
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
3669-D3
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of H. W. Kent, 1938
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Head and neck of horse modelled facing forward, with protuding eyes, flared nostrils, lips drawn back revealing teeth, cropped mane, with open bit hole and holes for the ears. Chestnut with reins suggested in white.