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Belt buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The belt buckle by artist Unbekannt is a small, dark green, weathered metal object. The object has a rectangular shape with a wavy edge on top and a more irregular edge at the bottom. It features a design with many holes and curved shapes. The object appears to be made of a weathered metal, possibly bronze or copper, with a rough texture and a dark green patina. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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