Boucle de ceinture, M.C. 9338

Date of production: between -699 and -400 type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, china name(s): jewel - adornment materials and techniques: bronze location of discovery: ordos (region) dimensions - artwork: height: 3. 3cm length: 4. 1cm description: zoomorphic belt buckle. Iconographic description: body of an animal in profile, flying gallop, head turned backwards; the lapel button is under the back placket, hook on the neck. Themes / subjects / places represented: animal mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 28–12–1967 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9338. Date: Entre -699 et -400.