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Belt slide with a falcon attacking a swan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green jade belt slide with rounded rectangular shape and a loop at the bottom. A relief-carved scene on the belt slide depicts a large bird of prey with outstretched wings and sharp talons attacking a waterfowl with long curved neck. The bird of prey appears to be a falcon. The waterfowl appears to be a swan. The background is a field of stylized leaves and curled vines. The border has a bubble-like design. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–14th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
497 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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