Standing, Harnessed Ox
SculptureChinese6th century

Standing, Harnessed Ox

first third 6th century

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Molded, light gray earthenware with traces of cold-painted pigments and of gold leaf
Culture
Chinese
Period
Northern Wei, 386-534
Century
6th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

17 x 22.5 x 9 cm (6 11/16 x 8 7/8 x 3 9/16 in.)

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