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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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