Listen! The clues will help you find the Guardian.

The Guardian has four legs.

The Guardian is made of ceramics.

The Guardian has a mane.

The Guardian has hooves.

The Guardian wears a saddle.

The Guardian is an animal.

You’ve found the guardian!

Bactrian horse
GUARDIAN
LEVEL 5

Tang dynasty, China
700–800
Ceramic glaze
Louvre Abu Dhabi

A closer look

Did you know…?

Horses in Tang Society Horses were essential animals in Tang society, playing key roles in both military operations and artistic representations.

Polo Players Look closely at the green discs adorning the horse. They feature images of female polo players, highlighting the popularity of the game among the aristocracy at the Tang court.

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Noble horse,

what can we do

to help you?

I can’t gallop,

or play with the artworks

in my gallery any more...

Play what?

Polo!

It’s an exciting game…

It requires great skill,

endurance…

And above all, team spirit.

That sounds great!

Help me put

my gallery back in order,

so I can play here again!

If you win all the games on the list, the Guardian will give its Star to you.