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Plaque with Ibex and Kid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown metal plaque with green patina. The plaque depicts an ibex, a type of wild goat; a smaller goat, referred to as a kid, is underneath. The ibex has a large curved horn on its head. The plaque appears to be ancient. The background is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–4th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
600 × 550 px
Museum record:
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