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Chariot Yoke Ornament in the Shape of Recumbent Ram

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal sculpture of a recumbent ram with large curved horns. The sculpture is greenish with spots of brown and blue patina. The ram is lying down on its front legs with its head facing left. Its mouth is open, and its back legs are bent underneath its body. The sculpture is viewed from the side.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–4th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
600 × 363 px
Public Domain
Yes
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