Chariot ornaments in the shape of recumbent does
| Accession Nr.: | L.40.1-2 |
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| Type: | metalwork |
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| Date of production: |
5th–4th centuries BC
Easter Zhou dynasty |
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| Materials: | bronze |
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| Dimensions: | height: 7.1 cm width: 1.5 cm length: 6 cm height: 7 cm width: 1.5 cm length: 5.8 cm |
Nomadic peoples also decorated their carts and funeral vehicles with bronze plaques and ornaments. The animals are depicted in an alert position with pointed ears and with their heads held upright, looking ahead of them. The bodies have been made lengthwise, using multi-piece moulding.
