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Garment plaque in the shape of two horses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green metal plaque in the shape of two horses, one on top of the other. The top horse has a large spherical head and a small body, while the bottom horse has a long body with four legs and a looped tail. The plaque has a textured surface and several cut-out sections. The background is light pink. Title: Garment plaque in the shape of two horses. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1st–3rd century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
600 × 528 px
Museum record:
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