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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
Museum record:
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