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Belt Plaque with Confronted Bovines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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