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Belt Buckle with Animal Motifs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The belt buckle, by Artist Unknown, titled "Belt Buckle with Animal Motifs", is a metal object with a bronze or silver color. The buckle is pentagonal with one side being straight and the opposite side being curved. It has a central square hole. The buckle features various animal motifs, including a dragon or snake on the top, a tiger on the right, and another animal below. The buckle's border has an etched geometric pattern. The surface has a textured, raised design. The background of the image is light purple.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–4th century BCE
Medium
Tinned bronze
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
600 × 366 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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