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3rd-century celadon figurine rides a horse
Updated: Mar 19, 2026
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An "equestrian sport show" from the Three Kingdoms (220-280) era is captured in this celadon figurine on a horse. The horse stands alert with ears pricked and head held high, full of lively charm, while the rider wears a pointed hat with a turned-up brim, hands poised to whip the horse into a gallop.
Unearthed in Jiangxia district, Wuhan, Hubei province, and now housed in the Wuhan Museum, this piece brings an ancient scene vividly to life.
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