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Harness Ornament in the Shape of Gazelle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal ornament in the shape of a running gazelle. The ornament is made of dark metal, likely bronze. It depicts a gazelle with a long neck, and curved horns that extend back and over the gazelle's back. The gazelle has a long tail and its legs are bent as if it is running. The ornament has a loop at the bottom. The background of the image is light purple.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–5th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Northeast China
Dimensions:
600 × 591 px
Museum record:
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