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Horse harness rosette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Horse harness rosette by Unknown is a circular object with a short, rectangular protrusion on one side. The object is gold-colored with a textured surface and a raised circular border around the edge. The gold color is faded and worn, with visible signs of aging and wear, including discoloration and rough patches. The rectangular protrusion is smaller and has a greenish tint. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 437 px
Museum record:
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