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Bridle Fitting with Mythological Landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a circular object with raised decorative designs on a light purple background. The object is gold-colored, circular and flat with a large circular hole in the middle. The object is thick and raised designs adorn the surface. The designs are intricate and appear to feature various mythological creatures and foliage. The gold color is darker in some areas, possibly due to aging or wear. The background of the image is a light purple color.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium
Gilded bronze
Culture
North China
Dimensions
600 × 605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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