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Two axle pins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a dark wood-colored object resembling a tube with legs. The object is positioned on a four-legged base. It has a wide circular opening on the left end. A green-patinaed metal piece shaped like an animal's head, likely a fish, rests on top of the object. The background features a gradient transitioning from light gray to dark gray. The artist and title of the piece are "Two axle pins."

Artwork Details

Date
9th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette