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Belt Hook in the Shape of a Warrior and a Leopard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object depicts a warrior riding a leopard. The leopard is bronze with turquoise spots, facing right. The warrior has a round face with a snubbed nose and is wearing a headdress. The warrior's body is made of bronze with gold accents. The warrior's right arm is raised with the hand on the leopard's head and the left arm is extended alongside the leopard's body. The object is against a light purple background.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–1st century BCE
Medium:
Gilt bronze with inlaid turquoise
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
600 × 453 px
Museum record:
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