Boucle de ceinture, M.C. 9336

Date of production: between -499 and -300 type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, china name(s): jewel - adornment materials and techniques: bronze location of discovery: ordos (region) dimensions - artwork: width: 3. 5cm length: 5. 7cm height: 2cm description: zoomorphic belt buckle iconographic description: a stylized raptor head serves as the hook for this buckle made in a bivalve mold. Two goat heads appear along the loop. On the opposite side, forming a rectangle, the ring used to secure the belt takes on the features of a suede, with hatching marking its mane. The reverse is slightly concave. 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. 9336. Date: Entre -499 et -300.