Horse and oxcart sculpture, Asia
Summary
In ancient China, oxcarts were vehicles used by wealthy people. Model carts found in tombs formed part of the
representation of the deceased’s daily life. The horse is several centuries older and has a small, finely modelled head characteristic of the period. The blanket over the saddle shows that at the time the animal was represented, it did not have a rider.
Tags
Date
0580 - 0650
Source
Rijksmuseum
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")