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Belt Ornament with Zoomorphic Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artifact, titled "Belt Ornament with Zoomorphic Design", is a vertically oriented, elongated object with a zoomorphic design; the material appears to be a weathered metal with a predominantly brown coloration and patches of red and gray; the surface exhibits a rough texture with visible signs of aging and wear; it features two rounded, curvilinear shapes stacked vertically, each adorned with a spiral design; the lower shape has a rounded, hollowed area; the background of the image is a solid light purple color.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–5th century BCE
Medium:
Tinned bronze
Culture:
North China and south-central Inner Mongolia
Dimensions:
330 × 625 px
Museum record:
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