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Bridle Cheekpiece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bridle Cheekpiece by Unknown Artist. The object is a circular piece made of bronze or metal with a green and brown patina. The circular piece has a hole in the center and a small rectangular tab protruding from the bottom. The surface features intricate designs including curled lines, swirls, and a bird-like figure. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–10th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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