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Decorative belt plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Decorative belt plaque by its maker, is a bronze-colored, rectangular object with rounded edges, slightly curved on the short side. Two raised, circular designs featuring a beetle or scarab are positioned on the top surface. The object has a raised border around the perimeter. Gold-colored floral patterns are etched into the surface between and around the circular designs. The object exhibits signs of wear and aging, with visible discoloration and scratches. A red number is printed on the bottom left side. The object is set against a white background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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