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Belt Buckle with Bovine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden belt buckle with a relief design of a bovine. The buckle features a golden cow lying down, facing right, with its head lowered. The cow has a curved body and a distinctive hump on its back. The buckle has two holes on either side for attachment to a belt. The background of the image is a solid light purple color. The buckle appears to be an old, possibly antique, piece of jewelry or adornment, crafted by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium
Gilded bronze
Culture
North China
Dimensions
600 × 381 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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