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Horse Head. China, Han dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. Daoist faithfuls believed jade could preserve the body of the deceased. This jade horse was intended to carry the tomb-occupant into the heavens. Nephrite jade, carved, 14 x 17.2 x 6.5 cm. Inv. A.16-1935.
Location
Victoria and Albert Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART594767
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3803px × 5066px
Photo Credit
V&A Images, London / Art Resource, NY
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Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)
Horse
Jade