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Harness Fitting with Zoomorphic Motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object with a zoomorphic motif. The object features a stylized animal head with two curved horns on either side. The head has a distinctive snout and two eyes. A vertical ridge runs down the center of the forehead. The object appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or brass, with a textured surface. The background is a solid light purple color. The object is likely a harness fitting.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd century BCE
Medium
Gilded bronze
Culture
North China
Dimensions
600 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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