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Garment Plaque in the Shape of Deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Garment Plaque in the Shape of Deer by Unknown Artist. The object is a bronze plaque in the shape of a deer. The deer is depicted in a running position, with its front left leg raised and its back legs lowered. Its head is turned to the left. The plaque has a wavy row of holes along its back and top. The surface is weathered with green and red patina. The plaque has a three-dimensional form with visible texture. The background of the image is pink.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–4th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Kazakhstan
Dimensions:
600 × 443 px
Museum record:
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