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Belt Plaque with Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The belt plaque is rectangular with rounded corners. A raised rope-like border surrounds the plaque. A loop handle protrudes from the left side. The plaque depicts a raised dragon design with a curled body and head at one end. The dragon appears to have an open mouth and is curled around to face its tail. The plaque has a dark brown patina with areas of green and gold. The background behind the plaque is plain and light-colored. The text on the plaque reads "Belt Plaque with Dragon".

Artwork details

Date:
2nd century BCE
Medium:
Gilded bronze
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
600 × 365 px
Museum record:
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