Painted Horse

Northern Wei Dynasty figurine of a horse standing, stocky neck, proportionately large ears, small body, long and slim legs, and twisted tail. The saddle gear and body are incised with lines for decoration to render a realistic appearance. The red pigments and white coat have faded and chipped away, other colours spot the surface due to chemical reactions

Ceramics Chemical Chipped Ears Faded Figurine Incised Pigments Reactions Realistic Render Saddle Slim Stocky Twisted

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