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
SculptureChinese8th century

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

first half 8th century

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Molded, reddish buff earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground
Culture
Chinese
Period
Tang dynasty, 618-907
Century
8th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

2003.207.1: H. 37 x L. 30.5 x W. 15.5 cm (14 9/16 x 12 x 6 1/8 in.) 2003.207.2: H. 36 x L. 31.5 x W. 13 cm (14 3/16 x 12 3/8 x 5 1/8 in.)

Provenance

Anthony M. Solomon, New York (by 2003), gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2003.

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