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Belt Buckle with Lynx Attacking an Argali

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal belt buckle, rounded at the top and flat at the bottom. The buckle features a lynx attacking an argali. The lynx appears at the top, with its front paws holding the argali. The lynx has a large head with a snarling mouth and sharp teeth. The argali has large curved horns. The buckle has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging. Two small holes are present at the bottom. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Eastern Siberia
Dimensions
452 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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