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Plaque in the Shape of a Grazing Kulan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal plaque in the shape of an animal. The animal is standing with head lowered and mouth near ground. Body is smooth with some darker areas that may be discoloration. Legs are thick and short. Two holes exist on right side of object near tail. Object tapers in thickness from top to bottom. Background fades from dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Northwest China
Dimensions:
600 × 413 px
Museum record:
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