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Yoke Ornament Shaped as Recumbent Deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object shaped like a deer lying on its belly with legs bent under its body. The deer's head is raised, and its mouth is open. Two ears stick up on top of the head. A cylindrical hole is at the end of the mouth. The metal is green with spots of orange and brown. The deer has a long neck, and its back legs are bent underneath it. The background is dark gray. The surface the object sits on is light pink.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–4th century BCE
Medium
Tinned bronze
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
600 × 596 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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