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Chariot Yoke Ornament in the Shape of a Recumbent Doe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green-colored metal sculpture of a recumbent doe with head raised, facing left. The deer has a long neck and two upright ears. The sculpture has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear, including a green patina. The doe is depicted in a recumbent position, with its body low to the ground and legs folded underneath. A curved piece of metal extends from under the deer. Background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray and white at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the sculpture.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–4th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Northwest China and southwestern Inner Mongolia
Dimensions:
600 × 495 px
Museum record:
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