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Harness Jingle with Animal's Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal object with a patina, featuring an animal's head on top and a decorative body. The object resembles a harness jingle. The head has two eyes and two small protrusions on top. The body has a central triangle with curved shapes extending from it. The background is a gradient from dark purple to light pink. The object casts a shadow to the right. The object is titled "Harness Jingle with Animal's Head" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–6th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northeast China
Dimensions
492 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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