Dog, one of three

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Title	Dog, one of three
Artist	Artist Unknown (Ordos)
Date	600-222 B.C.
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Medium:

Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects, Metalwork | Bronze

Size:

3 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 11/16in. (8.3 x 7 x 6.8cm)

Creation Place:

Asia, China

Culture:

Ordos, Asia, China

Style:

Late Chou dynasty; Huai Style period, 6th-3rd century B.C.

Physical Description:

This group of long-snouted dogs, mounted on narrow, open bronze frames, has been attributed to the Ordos culture. Their stance, and the angle of the pointed ears, give them an alert and spirited air. patina greyed-green and sharp green.

Credit:

Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsbury

Accession Number:

50.46.33.2

Artist:

Role:

Added to Site:

February 28, 2009

Dog, one of three

Artist Unknown (Ordos)

600-222 B.C.