Mat Weight in the Shape of a Doe
The bronze object has a weathered patina, exhibiting shades of green, blue, and brown. It depicts a doe with legs tucked underneath its body, missing the rear portion. The doe's head protrudes upwards from the right side, featuring a long neck and head with two small ears visible on top. Two front legs extend upwards from the head. A wide, shallow depression, likely a bowl or container, occupies the space inside the body. The background of the image is grey. Mat Weight in the Shape of a Doe, by Chinese, Western Zhou dynasty.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1st century BCE–1st century CE
- Medium:
- Bronze
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 473 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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