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Belt Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Belt Buckle by Gaston Buehler, rectangular belt buckle with an elephant design, elephant facing left with head down. The buckle is made of bronze, has a rope-like border around the perimeter, and four white spots on the right side and top. The elephant has a large body with four legs and a tail. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium
Gilded bronze
Culture
North China
Dimensions
599 × 471 px
Public Domain
Yes
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