The image shows a metal object titled "Buckle" by an unknown artist. The object is made of dark gray metal with a weathered appearance. It features a design with a loop at the top and an octopus-like figure below, with its body curled around and four tentacles extending downwards. The tentacles have textured surfaces with small bumps or dots. The object is set against a plain white background. The overall shape resembles an octopus or an animal with tentacles.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 5th–3rd century BCE
- Medium:
- Silvered bronze
- Culture:
- Northern China
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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