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Belt plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Belt plaque by unknown artist. Round, flat plaque with a raised edge. The plaque features a raised design with a diagonal line crossing through it. The design on the plaque appears to have a figure on either side of the diagonal line. The plaque has a rough texture and appears to be made of metal. The background of the image is white with a shadow cast to the left of the plaque.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–6th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 576 px
Museum record:
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