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Chariot axle cap and linchpin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical bronze object with a flat circular base and a decorative top. Circular indentation on the bottom. Three small cylindrical feet at the bottom. Decorative top features a protruding circle with a relief design; it has a curved protrusion on top. Bronze color with areas of rust and wear.

Artwork Details

Date
5th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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