

Belt Plaque with Feline and Ram
The object is a rectangular plaque with a raised design. The plaque has a dark brown patina with areas of gold visible. The plaque has a small circular hole on the left side. The raised design depicts two animals facing each other. The animal on the left appears to be a feline, with a curled tail and what looks like whiskers. The animal on the right appears to be a ram, with curved horns. The background of the image is a gradient from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The plaque has a decorative border around the edge.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 2nd century BCE
- Medium
- Gilded bronze
- Culture
- North China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 369 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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