Sichuan province was located at some distance from China's imperial capital, Luoyang in Henan province, at the end of the Han dynasty. Lacking the refinements of the court, Sichuan nevertheless was a wealthy and populated area in the 2nd century. Toms from this region suggest its prosperity, which was derived from salt and iron mines as well as agriculture. Sichuan mortuary figures are distinguished by thier exagerated features and large size, both traits evident in this figure. Especially rare for being glazed, the horse displays several features of the native Sichuan breed, including the long body, large head and ears, and high tail.