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Garment Plaque in the Shape of a Przewalski Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal plaque in the shape of a horse. The plaque is bronze or brass and has a dark patina. It depicts a Przewalski horse in a dynamic pose with its front right leg raised. The horse faces left; its head is turned slightly toward the viewer. Two holes are visible on the horse's body, one on its side and the other on its rear. The plaque has detailed engravings around the muzzle, on the legs, and along the spine. The background of the image is light pink.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–4th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Kazakhstan
Dimensions
600 × 502 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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