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Belt Buckle with Beaked Ungulates

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular belt buckle with a rope-like border, made of bronze or brass with a gold-colored patina. The buckle features two beaked ungulates, likely deer or antelopes, facing each other, with their bodies curved and intertwined in a symmetrical design. The animals have long curved horns and their bodies are decorated with intricate swirling patterns. The buckle has a small hole at the left side, possibly for attachment. The background of the image is gray. The title of the artwork is "Belt Buckle with Beaked Ungulates".

Artwork Details

Date
2nd century BCE
Medium
Gilded bronze
Culture
North China
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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