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Harness Ornament with Bird's-Head Terminals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a round top and two curved extensions below, resembling a harness ornament. The top is a flat circle, showing signs of wear. The curved parts have a textured surface and terminate in bird-like heads. The heads have a long beak, round eye, and curled feathers on top. The entire piece appears to be made of a weathered metal with a gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
4th century BCE
Medium:
Tinned bronze
Culture:
Northwest China
Dimensions:
600 × 623 px
Museum record:
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