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This small Han(206 B.C. - 220 A.D.) 'Lying' Horse has beautiful pigment remaining. Perhaps even more fascinating is the ingenious use of pegged mortise and tenon joints to fasten the wooden legs to the ceramic body.

While nothing remains of the wood, we can only admire the craftsman's skill in creating such lovely figures.

Size - 9 1/2" H X 12" L
   
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