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Harness Ornament in the Shape of a Carnivore

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze ornament in the shape of a crouching carnivore. The ornament has a green and brown patina. The animal has a large head with pointed ears, two holes for nostrils, and an open mouth with teeth. Its front legs are bent under its body and its back legs are stretched out behind it. The ornament has a rough texture with visible spots and patches of different colors. It has a collar around its neck. The background is a plain gray surface with a shadow cast by the ornament. Harness Ornament in the Shape of a Carnivore by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–4th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northwest China and southwestern Inner Mongolia
Dimensions
600 × 484 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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