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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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