

Belt Plaque with Dragon
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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