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Belt Plaque with Dragon and Tortoises

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular gold-colored metal plaque with a raised rope-like border around the edges. The plaque features a design with a dragon and two tortoises. The dragon is positioned on the left side, and the two tortoises are on the right side, all intricately intertwined with curved lines and shapes. The plaque has a hollowed-out design with cut-out sections throughout, showcasing the intricate details of the dragon and tortoises. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Gilded bronze
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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