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Strap-Crossing in the Shape of Camel's Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal object shaped like a camel's head, facing left. Triangular protrusion on top of head. Circular indentation above eye. Three round holes on bottom part of face. Triangular nose. Small circular hole on left side of head. Mottled green and red discoloration. Plain light purple background.

Artwork details

Date:
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium:
Tinned bronze
Culture:
Northwest China
Dimensions:
600 × 472 px
Museum record:
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