Horse with clipped mane and tail. ca 725 A.D. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of a pair, on a flat base. The trappings, including double saddle pads and a saddle draped with a knotted cloth, are decorated with Sassanian motifs. Brown glaze with patches of manganese in oxidized areas.

Tomb retinue horse, early 8th century

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On View in Gallery 208expand_more
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Title
Tomb retinue horse
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Accession Number
49.1.5
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Horse with clipped mane and tail. ca 725 A.D. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of a pair, on a flat base. The trappings, including double saddle pads and a saddle draped with a knotted cloth, are decorated with Sassanian motifs. Brown glaze with patches of manganese in oxidized areas.