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8. Equestrian Figures China Tang Dynasty; first half 8th century Molded, reddish buff earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground Male figure: 37.0 x 30.5 x 15.5 cm; Female figure: 36.0 x31.5 x 13.0 cm

Two Equestrian Figures, One Male with a Tall, Elaborately Embellished Hat, One Female with Hair in a Topknot, Both with Pointed Boots, and Hands Positioned to Hold the Reins of Their Standing, Saddled Horses. Collection of Anthony M. Solomon. Photo by Maggie Nimkin. Photo courtesy of Harvard University Art Museums.

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