The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.

For the Chinese today, it is a symbol of strength, an emblem of fortitude ... horses" frequently mentioned in historical texts of the era. These horses, a breed native to the ancient Kingdom of Dayuan ...

Wallinger's horse -- which echoes ancient white horse symbols carved into hillsides around Britain -- beat a shortlist of designs that included a tower of stacked cubes and giant steel nest.