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Yoke ornament in the shape of a deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored sculpture of a kneeling deer with head raised. Pointed ears. Mouth open. Thick tail curled outward and backward. Thick textured body. Rough and weathered surface. Three legs on ground, one leg bent under body. Gray background. The sculpture titled "Yoke ornament in the shape of a deer".

Artwork Details

Date
5th–4th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
495 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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