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Plaque in the Shape of a Chariot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze plaque in the shape of a chariot with two rearing animals, possibly horses or dogs, with their front legs raised and their heads thrown back. The animals have large eyes. The chariot has a central square with rounded corners and a pattern of four dots inside. There are two circular wheels on either side of the central square, each with a sunburst design. The plaque is made of bronze and has a green patina. The background is light purple.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–7th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Northeast China
Dimensions:
538 × 625 px
Museum record:
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