

Harness Ornament in the Shape of a Carnivore
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
- View original
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