Horse
Horse with long mane and clipped tail. ca 725 A.D. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of a pair, on a flat base. The decoration of the trappings is in the Sassanian style. Glaze predominantly a fine cobalt blue which has oxidized on the hind legs to an irridescent silvery-blue. Saddle and top saddle pad unglazed.
- Date
- early 8th century
- In our collection
- since November the 16th, 2011 up to now
- Dimensions
- 20 1/2 x 20 1/4 in. (52.07 x 51.44 cm)
- Location
- G208
- Medium
- Earthenware with polychrome glaze
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 69% atium 19% oxygen 5% cadmium 0% copper 7%