西周　青銅兔紋車轄|Chariot linchpin with rabbit

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11th–9th century BCE · Bronze · Asian Art

Linchpins secured a chariot’s wheels to its axle. Rabbits, known for their swift movement, were an apt motif evoking the vehicle’s speed.

Artist

Unknown

Date

11th–9th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1985