The Horse Treading on the Flying Swallow is an Eastern Han Dynasty bronze vessel. It was unearthed in 1969 from the tomb of Zhang, a military commander who guarded Zhangye during the Eastern Han Dynasty in Leitai, Wuwei, Gansu Province, and his wife. It fully reflects the superb casting technology of our country's ancestors.
The galloping horse is 34.5 cm tall, 45 cm long and 13 cm wide. The image is strong, handsome and unique. The horse holds its head high and neighs, with a strong torso and slender limbs, light and nimble legs and feet. It soars into the air and gallops forward with one foot landing on a flying swallow. A huge horse rides on the back of a galloping little swallow. The little swallow turns around to watch in surprise, showing the majestic appearance of the horse flying high in the air and running fast. Its bold conception and romantic technique give people a thrilling feeling and are amazing. The artist cleverly used a lightning-like moment to vividly express a flying, brave and vigorous Pegasus, which embodies the enterprising and heroic spirit of the Han Dynasty. This work is not only ingenious in conception, but also exquisite in craftsmanship. It is not only expressive but also realistic in shape. When measuring the bronze galloping horse according to the standard scale of a good horse described in the ancient Xiangma Sutra, almost every part of the bronze galloping horse is out of scale. Therefore, some people think that it is not only an outstanding work of art, but also a Xiangma. of French style.