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Chariot Pole Ornament with Ram's Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and reddish metal object in the shape of a ram's head with horns and a long curved body, facing left. The object has a long snout with a protruding tongue and visible teeth. Two curved horns on top of the head, and two small eyes. The surface is weathered with visible signs of aging. The background is a gradient from dark to light purple. Title: Chariot Pole Ornament with Ram's Head. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
4th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
600 × 390 px
Public Domain
Yes
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