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Equine-shaped belt buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal object in the shape of a horse, with a rectangular indentation in the middle. The horse faces right; its head and tail are raised. It has a large body and short legs. The object appears to be made of bronze or copper and has a rough texture. It is lying on a beige surface. A shadow is cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2nd–3rd century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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