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Belt Plaque with Horse and Wolf

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The rectangular plaque displays a raised design on its surface; made of green and brown metal; the design shows a horse on the left and a wolf on the right; the horse appears to be kneeling or sitting on the ground while the wolf appears to be standing; both animals are surrounded by raised curving lines.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
North China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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