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Belt Buckle with Ibex and Bear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal belt buckle with a rectangular shape and rounded edges. The buckle features two animals, one on top of the other. The top animal has curved horns and resembles an ibex. The bottom animal resembles a bear. The buckle has a loop on the left side for the belt to go through. The ibex and bear are adorned with red stones embedded in their bodies. The buckle has a border around the edges. There are additional red and blue stones on the right side of the buckle, possibly on a branch or vine design. The background of the image is light purple.

Artwork Details

Date
1st century BCE–1st century CE
Medium
Gold inlaid with amber, carnelian and turquoise
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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