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Hook Buckle in the Shape of Three Raptors' Heads

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hook buckle made of bronze, green patina; shaped like three raptor heads; three holes on outer edges; large central hole; two small holes on top; surface decorated with curved lines; background transitions from white to dark gray. Hook Buckle in the Shape of Three Raptors' Heads by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–5th century BCE
Medium
Tinned bronze
Culture
North China and south-central Inner Mongolia
Dimensions
600 × 403 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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