Horses were domesticated in China since the Neolithic period and, as later in Korea and Japan, served military, social, logistical and ritual purposes. On the occasion of the "Year of the Horse" in 2026, horses are the predominant pictorial motif of the cross-border presentation with selected works from China, Korea, Japan and Tibet. The exhibition shows paintings and calligraphies as well as ceramics, bronze sculptures, lacquer objects and woodcuts. In the guided tour you will get to know the highlights.
Limited number of participants. On the day of the guided tour, you will receive a sticker at the ticket desk approx. 30 minutes in advance, which entitles you to take part in the guided tour.
Abbildung: Pferd mit zwei Stallknechten (Ausschnitt), Korea, Joseon-Periode (1392-1897), spätes 19. Jahrhundert, Tusche, Farben und Gold auf Papier © MOK Köln