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Ox cart

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of an ox cart by an unknown artist. The cart has a large wheel with a metal rim and wooden spokes. The wheel is on the right side of the image. The cart body is made of wood and has a flat bottom and curved sides. It is positioned on the right side of the image. The ox is made of stone or clay and is white with some darker spots. It has a large body, short legs, and a long snout. It is wearing a harness around its body. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–8th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 425 px
Museum record:
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