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Belt buckle with walking tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular belt buckle with rounded edges, featuring a walking tiger design. The tiger has a large head with a small nose and mouth, and two small ears. Its body is depicted in a walking position, with the right front leg and left back leg visible. The buckle is made of a dark-colored metal, likely bronze, with a green patina visible on the surface. The background of the buckle features a decorative design resembling waves or flames. The buckle is by an unknown artist and is titled "Belt buckle with walking tiger".

Artwork Details

Date
3rd century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
North China
Dimensions
600 × 444 px
Public Domain
Yes
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