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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
Museum record:
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