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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