Horse steps on flying swallow, copper galloping horse

The bronze galloping horse reflects the Han Dynasty people’s love and admiration for horses. Horses were not only important means of transportation and warfare in ancient society, but also symbolized spiritual qualities such as strength, speed, and courage. In addition, it also reflects the social landscape, cultural exchange, and people’s aesthetic concepts at that time, and has important reference value for studying the history, culture, art, and other aspects of the Han Dynasty.
Diplomatic Value: From 1972 to 1973, the Copper Running Horse was exhibited in 12 countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, and France, making it famous both at home and abroad. It was hailed as a “peerless treasure” and a “genius Chinese horse”, becoming an important business card of Chinese culture and promoting cultural exchanges and friendly exchanges between China and foreign countries. In 1983, Tongbenma was designated as a Chinese tourism symbol by the National Tourism Administration, further enhancing its popularity and influence both domestically and internationally.