Horse (M.C. 7616)

Type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, sculpture, archaeology, ceramics, china name(s): statuette, mingqi materials and techniques: terracotta, molding, colors - pigments place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 33. 5cm width: 15. 5cm length: 35cm description: harnessed horse, with a broad chest and a powerful neck. Small, disproportionate head. Acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: wannieck, léon date of acquisition: 03–28–1930 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 7616. Object Type: sculpture. Genre: figurine. Unknown date Place of creation: Northern Wei. Dimensions: height: 33.5 cm (13.1 in) ; width: 15.5 cm (6.1 in). Medium: terracotta. Collection: Musée Cernuschi.