Posted on 11/20/2008 7:53:30 PM PST by SunkenCiv
An excavation of a tomb has unearthed the largest bronze horse ever discovered in an ancient ruin. The discovery was made in Xiangfan, in Central China's Hubei province.
The bronze horse was found recently in a tomb from the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The dynasty dates back around 16-hundred years. The life-sized horse wears a spirited expression.
Experts say the piece is beautifully cast. It is a work of primitive simplicity, characterizing the style of the Han dynasty. Although the hind quarters of the statue have been damaged, the work is expected to make an important contribution to the study of the art of its era.
The horse, reportedly is even larger than those unearthed in the tomb where the Terra Cotta warriors were discovered.
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does it have, “made in vietnam” tattooed on it’s underbelly?
:^)
Very cool...where would man be without the noble horse?
Is that it’s intestines the guy’s poking at? (a bit of Sarcasim)
Magnificent piece.
A veritable treasure.
Underside tattoo reads, Happy trails to you.
Oh, wow ... look at the expression and the body language given to it by its sculptor! A magnificent piece. Just gorgeous.
Still in dresses.
Pants were invented for horse back riding.
wow!
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