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Head of Horse or Camel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is "Head of Horse or Camel", by an unknown artist. The image shows a grayscale close-up photograph of a sculpture resembling the head and neck of an animal. The sculpture appears to be made of clay or stone and has a rough, textured surface. The head is positioned on the left side, with the neck extending to the right. The head features two small circular indentations for eyes and a small protrusion for the nose. The mouth is not clearly defined. The neck is thick and has a series of horizontal lines running along it, possibly representing the animal's mane. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
early 12th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Central Asia
Dimensions
599 × 575 px
Public Domain
Yes
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