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Belt Plaque in the Shape of a Bactrian Camel with Rider

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a greenish metal plaque in the shape of a Bactrian camel with a rider. The plaque is made of a weathered, greenish metal with red and white specks, possibly bronze or copper. The Bactrian camel has a hump on its back and a long neck. Its head is raised, and it appears to be kneeling on its front two legs. The rider is sitting on the back of the camel. The rider is wearing a helmet. The background of the image is light pink.

Artwork Details

Date
4th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
600 × 469 px
Public Domain
Yes
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