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Horse Fitting with Doe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a horse and a doe. The sculpture is made of bronze and is reddish-brown with green patina. A horse sits on top of a rectangular column. The horse has its head tilted upward. The horse's body resembles that of a dog. The column features curled snake-like designs. The background of the image is purple. The sculpture is titled "Horse Fitting with Doe" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–4th century BCE
Medium
Tinned bronze
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
222 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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