Plaque de ceinture, M.C. 7795(3)

Production date: between -299 and -100 dating in century: 3rd-2nd century bc. Ad type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, china name(s): jewel - adornment materials and techniques: bronze comment on the place of discovery: north china dimensions - artwork: height: 3. 9cm length: 5. 5cm description: an animated scene illustrates this rectangular plaque where a man, using a rope that he holds in his right hand, tries to control an ox. The animal tries to dodge it, lowering its head and presenting it in three quarters. The body of the ox is marked with fine incised lines, reflections of the hair. The scene is inscribed in a frame with a motif of ears of corn. The reverse has two vertical loops. Themes / subjects / places represented: buffalo mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 24–12–1932 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 7795. Date: Entre -299 et -100.