Horse Treading on Flying Swallows: It is an outstanding work integrating sculpture art and copper casting technology in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It represents the highest artistic achievement of the Eastern Han Dynasty in the history of Chinese sculpture. The bronze horse held its head high, its hooves tumbling, its tail held high, its mouth open in a neighing manner, and it galloped forward at a rare "contralateral trot" pace. Its three legs flew into the air, and its right hoof stepped on the back of a swallow that was fluttering in flight. The swallow looked up in surprise, and in response, the galloping horse looked slightly to the left, as if it also wanted to figure out what happened, and All this in an instant. Due to the briskness of the horse's hooves and the fluttering of its mane and tail, it is like a horse flying in the sky, so that Feiyan is not aware of its weight but is surprised by its speed, which adds to the momentum of the bronze horse flying in the air. The weight of the horse drops by one foot, and the little flying swallow can hold it and lay it flat, which reflects the designer's unique ingenuity. The lines of the horse and the swallow are smooth and well-proportioned, and the dynamics of running and flying are vividly expressed, vividly reflecting the moment when the horse gallops and the flying bird competes for the lead. The bronze galloping horse, also known as the horse stepping on the flying swallow, was unearthed in Wuwei, Gansu Province in 1969. The owner was a general of the Eastern Han Dynasty. The galloping horse is galloping, its hooves are tumbling, its head is raised, its tail is raised, and its mouth is open to neigh. It gallops forward with a rare "contralateral trot", with three legs in the air, and its right hind foot is stepping on the back of a flying swallow. superior. The swallow looked back in surprise, and in response, the galloping horse looked slightly to the left, as if he also wanted to figure out what happened. The author uses extremely superb skills to express the thrilling moment of the horse trampling the flying swallow so vividly and beyond description. The technique of using the clouds to support the moon contrasts with the galloping horses. The imagination is unique and it can be called an eternal masterpiece that combines realism and romanticism. This device is a magical and rare treasure in the history of ancient Chinese sculpture art. It is now a Chinese tourism symbol, which means rapid progress and immediate success.
"Heavenly horses come from the West Pole, and after traveling thousands of miles, they return to the virtuous. Carrying the power of the spirit, they descend to foreign countries, and they wade through the quicksand to conquer the barbarians." This is the "Western Horse" written by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty after he conquered Dayuan and captured a thousand-mile horse. "Song of the Extremely Heavenly Horse", this song was later listed as one of the nineteen chapters of the Han Dynasty's "Song of Suburban Sacrifice". Dayuan is one of the ancient countries in the Western Regions. It is rich in products and famous for its sweat-blooded horses. Legend has it that "there is a high mountain in the country of Dawan, and there are no horses on it. Because I took a five-color mare and put it under it, and she gave birth to a foal with her. She sweated blood (the sweat was blood red), and she was named Tianmazi." Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty wanted to win the famous horse, so he ordered General Li Guangli to go to Dawan twice. The war was brutal and lasted for four years. After paying a heavy price, he finally forced Dawan to surrender, kept the westward trade route open, and promoted horse breeding in China. The improvements have greatly improved the physique, performance and even appearance of Han horses. The Bronze Galloping Horse is undoubtedly a concrete portrayal of the improvement of horse breeds after the "Tianma" entered the Han Dynasty.
Tuwuwei, where the Bronze Running Horse was unearthed, was called Liangzhou in ancient times. It was an important political and military town on the Silk Road in ancient northwest China. It had a vast territory and sparsely populated areas, making it suitable for animal husbandry. It is said that "Liangzhou's animal husbandry is the best in the world". Due to the important role of horses in ancient warfare, production and life, equestrianism has a long history in China. In particular, the official horses, which are mainly used for military and post transport, have attracted much attention. Military attachés have shared their destiny with their horses during the years of battles. They have deep feelings and cherish their own horses in particular. The bronze galloping horse completely conforms to the description of the body and image of a thousand-mile horse in horsemanship. It is obvious that the Eastern Han Dynasty general, as the owner of the vessel, was proficient in this art. Based on this, some people believe that the bronze galloping horse is the ancient horse specimen "horse style". Whether it's a Soma specimen or a pure work of art.