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Standing deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metallic gold-colored deer figurine with antlers, body facing left and slightly angled towards the viewer, with head turned to the left; two dark spots on the side; some red on the ears; standing on all four legs; against a dark gray background. Title: Standing deer. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–9th century BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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