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Square Pen with Six Rams

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square wooden crate with six small rams inside. The crate is made of wood and has slats on the sides. It appears to be weathered and worn. The rams are small, white, and made of stone or clay. They are arranged in two rows of three, facing different directions. The background is a plain gray color, with a shadow cast by the crate. The artist of this piece is unknown, and the title is "Square Pen with Six Rams". The object is photographed in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–early 3rd century
Medium
Earthenware with green lead glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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