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Sculpture: Clay horse, 6th century

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Hajek, Lubor
Photographer: Arthur Llewellyn Basham

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This war horse is attributed to the Wei dynasty and probably dates from the 6th century. Note the small head and thick neck. The grey clay shows colour remains on a chalk background. -- h: 27 cm.

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Archives Series

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1955

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This image is provided for research purposes only and must not be reproduced without the prior permission of the Archives Program, Australian National University.

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