

Belt Plaque with Dragon and Tortoises
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
- View original
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