Boulder with the eight horses of King Mu
King Mu (r. 1001–947 B.C.) was an intrepid adventurer and is said to have traveled to the famous paradise of the immortals on Mount Kunlun as well as to other worldly and not–so–worldly sites. After his adventures, he released his eight favorite horses into a beautiful valley to finish their lives under the care of his charioteer.
Artwork Details
- 清中期 穆王八駿圖玉山子
- Title: Boulder with the eight horses of King Mu
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: 18th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Jade (nephrite)
- Dimensions: H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); D. 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm)
- Classification: Jade
- Credit Line: Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
- Object Number: 02.18.612
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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