

Belt Plaque with Confronted Bovines
Rectangular plaque with rounded corners. The plaque features two bulls facing each other. The bulls have curved horns. The bulls have detailed facial features including eyes and noses. The bulls are surrounded by curved shapes that extend to the edges of the plaque. The plaque has a green patina with brown areas visible where the green has worn off. The green patina and brown areas are also visible on the bulls. The background behind the plaque is plain and light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 2nd–1st century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- North China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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