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Belt Buckle with Bactrian Camels

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular belt buckle with a rope-like border. Two Bactrian camels facing each other, with a tree or plant between them. The camels have two humps on their backs, long necks, and are standing on all fours. The buckle appears to be made of metal with a gold color and has a weathered appearance. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. Title: Belt Buckle with Bactrian Camels. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
2nd century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
599 × 329 px
Museum record:
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