Boucle de ceinture, M.C. 8984

Production date: between 100 and 330 dating in century: 2nd-3rd century type(s) of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, caucasus name(s): jewel - adornment, belt buckle materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting location of discovery: georgia dimensions - artwork: width: 9. 1cm height: 8. 9cm description: the frame of this openwork buckle is decorated with two rows of braids punctuated at the corners with rounded protuberances. The deer is represented with its head turned backwards, resting on its rump. Its antlers are deployed frontally. Between its legs appears a ram's head. Attachment to a belt is ensured by a hook on the left and a ring on the right, on the reverse. Mode of acquisition: donation (notarial deed) name of donor, testator, seller: david-weill, flora (née raphaël) date of acquisition: 19–11–1959 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 8984. Date: between 100 and 330.