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Ornament in the Shape of a Stag

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an ornament in the shape of a stag. The ornament is made of dark metal and shows a stag with large curled horns. The stag is depicted in profile, facing left. It has a long snout and ears that are pointed upwards. Its front legs are bent and back legs are straight. A loop extends down from the stag's body. Three holes are behind the stag's head. The background is light purple.

Artwork Details

Date
6th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northeast China
Dimensions
600 × 580 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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