Chariot Fitting

China

7th century BC

  • Titles Chariot Fitting (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium bronze
  • Dimensions 1 x 13 3/4 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 34.9 x 1.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Fay Antwine Shirley, 1991.836
  • Work Type chariot fitting
  • Classification Components

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