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Belt plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat, dark gray object with raised design. The design features two figures facing each other. Each figure has long hair, arms raised, and one leg bent. The figures appear to be emerging from leaves or feathers. The outer edge of the object is slightly raised. The background behind the object is light grey. The object is titled "Belt plaque" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–6th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 569 px
Public Domain
Yes
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