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Plaque with Horse Carriage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular plaque with rounded corners. Bronze-colored metal with green patina. Depicts a horse-drawn carriage with one horse. The carriage has a wheel on the left side and a roof. A figure sits inside the carriage. A standing figure on the right holds the reins and a long pole. The figures and horse are in profile, facing right. The plaque has a flat top and bottom. The background of the image is plain gray.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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