Object

Bronze Horse from Earth's Sung Dynasty

A finely crafted bronze horse statuette, rooted in Earth's ancient Sung Dynasty artistry, presented by Captain Picard to Lutan as a rare and culturally significant diplomatic gift. Its polished bronze surface gleams under lounge lighting, embodying centuries of human tradition and goodwill while anchoring a fraught exchange between the Federation and the Ligonian society. This artifact becomes a tangible symbol of respect, bridging alien worlds amid tense negotiations for a life-saving vaccine.

6 appearances

Purpose

To act as a ceremonial token of gratitude and friendship in diplomatic relations, reinforcing tentative trust and mutual respect between the Sung Dynasty and Lutan.

Significance

This bronze horse crystallizes the fragile alliance and cultural convergence between two distinct civilizations, symbolizing diplomatic aspirations and the power of tradition in bridging divides.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

6 moments

S1E4 · Code of Honor

Picard's Diplomatic Gift Meets Ligonian Conditions for the Vaccine

The magnificent bronze horse, an artifact from Earth's Sung Dynasty, serves as a symbolic diplomatic gift presented by Captain Picard to Lutan. It embodies centuries of human cultural heritage and goodwill, acting as a tangible bridge between Federation and Ligonian societies amidst fraught negotiations for the vaccine.

Before: Carried into the Enterprise Lounge by Data, polished and intact, held reverently as a ceremonial gift.

After: Accepted by Lutan and passed to Hagon, remaining intact and emblematic of formal respect and goodwill.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Lutan’s Ritual Gesture and the Challenge to Yar

The magnificent bronze horse, a polished artifact from Earth's Sung Dynasty, serves as a diplomatic gift symbolizing Federation respect and goodwill. It is carefully carried into the lounge by Data, presented by Picard, accepted by Lutan, and then handed to Hagon, marking a ceremonial moment of cross-cultural exchange and tentative alliance.

Before: In Data’s possession, carried into the Enterprise Lounge as a symbol prepared for the diplomatic presentation.

After: Held by Hagon after Lutan’s acceptance, physically embodying the fragile gesture of respect and the weight of ensuing cultural expectations.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Lutan’s Unsettling Gesture and the Holodeck Challenge

The magnificent bronze horse, a finely crafted diplomatic gift from Earth's Sung Dynasty, is carried into the lounge by Data and presented by Picard to Lutan, serving as a tangible symbol of goodwill and respect that anchors the cultural exchange and helps pave the way for dialogue about the vaccine and honor.

Before: In Data's possession, carefully carried and prepared for presentation.

After: Accepted by Lutan and handed to Hagon, remaining in the lounge as a symbol of diplomatic goodwill.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Holodeck Demonstration Seals a Dangerous Respect

The magnificent bronze horse, a finely crafted Sung Dynasty artifact, functions as the central symbolic diplomatic gift in this event. It embodies the Federation's respect and goodwill toward Ligonian culture, bridging ancient Earth history with alien tradition. Its presentation catalyzes the negotiation and deepens the ritualistic atmosphere.

Before: Carried carefully by Data upon entering the Enterprise lounge, pristine and polished as a ceremonial gift.

After: Accepted by Lutan and handed over to Hagon, remaining in Ligonian possession as a token of respect.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Ligonian Traditions and Yar’s Challenge to Gender Roles

The magnificent bronze horse, a finely crafted artifact from Earth's Sung Dynasty, functions as a pivotal diplomatic gift symbolizing respect and cultural bridge-building. It is carried by Data into the lounge and formally presented by Picard to Lutan, who accepts it with admiration and passes it to Hagon, underscoring its role as a tangible emblem of goodwill amid delicate negotiations.

Before: In Data's possession, freshly brought into the Enterprise lounge ready for presentation.

After: Held by Hagon as a symbol of Ligonian acceptance and tentative alliance.

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S1E4 · Code of Honor

Yar Leads Lutan into the Holodeck to Build Trust

The magnificent bronze horse, a finely crafted artifact from Earth's Sung Dynasty, serves as the ceremonial diplomatic gift symbolizing goodwill and bridging ancient human culture with Ligonian tradition. It is presented by Picard through Data, admired and accepted by Lutan, then handed to Hagon, anchoring the formal beginning of diplomatic trust-building.

Before: In Data's possession, freshly brought into the Enterprise lounge for presentation.

After: In Hagon's possession after Lutan accepts and passes it on, symbolizing Ligonian acknowledgment of the Federation's gesture.

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