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Bridle Cheekpiece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with green patina, rounded with a circular hole in centre. Small loop extends downwards from bottom. Top right features raised protrusion with a small circular indentation at centre. Object titled "Bridle Cheekpiece" by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–9th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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