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Belt Buckle with Wolf and Ram

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal belt buckle with a scalloped border. The buckle features two animals: - A wolf on the left, lying down, facing left, with its head up and mouth open. - A ram on the right, lying down on its side, facing right. The two animals appear to be interacting. The buckle has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The background of the image is a solid light purple color. The metal buckle has a gold or brass color.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium
Gilded bronze
Culture
North China
Dimensions
600 × 324 px
Public Domain
Yes
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