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Brick

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular black plaque with white engravings. Top and bottom borders feature a repeating diamond pattern made of white lines. The main section depicts multiple animals in white engravings, including deer-like creatures with long necks and legs, some with curved tails and some with antlers. Smaller bird-like creatures are scattered throughout. The background of the plaque is black with some darker spots and marks. The title "Brick" and the artist's name are associated with this image.

Artwork Details

Medium
Terracotta
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 242 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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