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Horse Fitting with Doe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze sculpture of a doe on top of a decorated column. The doe is lying down on the column with its head turned to the left. The column is rectangular and features a series of interconnected curved lines and shapes. The sculpture has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The background is grey. The title of the sculpture is "Horse Fitting with Doe" and it is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–4th century BCE
Medium:
Tinned bronze
Culture:
Northwest China
Dimensions:
255 × 625 px
Museum record:
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