Ceramic: figure

Description
One unglazed reddish-brown earthenware figure of a saddled horse with a bulb-shaped decoration on the top of its head. Incised details of bridle and saddle straps. Saddle straps present incised zig-zag pattern. Saddle border presents incised S-curve pattern. Incised inscription in Chinese characters on rear lip of saddle.
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Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): whole: 340 x 106.15 x 280mm
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Researcher comments/remarks
"C1956.219, which was originally identified as a horse, as a qilin unicorn horse. "
Other Id
C1956.219
Catalogue number
C1956.219
Marks and Inscriptions
Marks/Inscriptions: This representes 1000 chariots and 10,000 horses; Type of mark: Inscription

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