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Feline-shaped belt buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal belt buckle in the shape of a cat. The cat is lying down, facing right. It has a long tail extending to the right. The head is tilted upwards. The buckle has a green patina and appears to be made of bronze or copper. The background is a plain off-white color. The object casts a faint shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 3rd century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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