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Garment Plaque in the Shape of Deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and brown patinaed bronze object in the shape of a deer or similar quadruped with two heads; heads face opposite directions; both heads have small hole where ears would be; body is in a walking or running position; rear legs are bent underneath; front legs extend forward then turn under; object is hollow where the legs meet.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–4th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Kazakhstan
Dimensions:
600 × 420 px
Museum record:
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