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Belt Plaque with Three Ibex

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular bronze plaque with rounded edges, green patina; openwork design features three ibex standing side-by-side, bodies curved, facing right; curved horns on heads; foliage-like scrollwork above and around animals; background visible through cut-out spaces; patina exhibits shades of green, brown, and hints of red.

Artwork Details

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