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Strap Crossing with Crouching Bear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver-colored coin with a raised design. The coin is circular and has a raised image of a bear crouching down with its head facing left. The bear appears to have its front right paw raised. A strap or belt wraps around the bear's body from the top left to the bottom right. The coin has a textured surface with visible wear and tear, giving it an aged appearance. The background of the image is plain gray. The coin appears to be titled "Strap Crossing with Crouching Bear" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
599 × 473 px
Museum record:
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