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Goat Pen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A sculpture titled "Goat Pen" by artist Joseph Cornell. The sculpture is rectangular with rounded corners and a cylindrical protrusion on the left side. The object is made of a dark gray material, possibly wood or stone, with a rough texture and visible signs of wear. The rectangular part of the sculpture is hollowed out, with a small white figurine standing inside on the left. The figurine appears to be made of a smooth material and has its arms raised. The right side of the sculpture has a depression with several small objects inside. The background of the image is plain white, with a subtle shadow cast by the sculpture.

Artwork details

Date:
1st–early 3rd century
Medium:
Earthenware with green lead glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 475 px
Museum record:
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