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Pectoral in the shape of a horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object in the shape of a horse. The horse is standing with its head to the right. The object is shiny with a smooth surface. It has a mane on top of its neck. There are three large holes in the body, one on the side, one on the back, and one on the face. The background is a plain gray color. The horse's body is symmetrical with defined legs and a tail. The object appears to be made of gold or a gold-colored metal.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 6th century BCE
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
North or northeast China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
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