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Harness Fitting with Zoomorphic Motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object with a teardrop shape, featuring a zoomorphic motif. The object has a textured surface with a raised design resembling an animal's head, possibly a lion or ram, with a long snout and curved horns. The object appears to be made of brass or bronze, with a dark patina visible in some areas. The background of the image is light purple. The object is symmetrical, with the animal's head centered and the teardrop shape oriented with the pointed end facing downwards. The surface of the object is intricately detailed, with raised patterns and textures that give it a three-dimensional appearance.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd century BCE
Medium:
Gilded bronze
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
600 × 551 px
Museum record:
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