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Pair of Belt Plaques with Winged Horses

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two rectangular metal plaques with curved tops, featuring raised designs of winged horses on a gold background. The plaques are dark-colored with a metallic sheen. The left plaque has a protruding tab on its left side. The horses have their wings spread and appear to be running. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1st century
Medium
Gilded bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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