Boucle de ceinture, M.C. 9475(4)

Author(s): anonymous, founder production date: between -299 and -100 dating in century: 3rd-2nd century bc. Ad type(s) of object(s): mongolia, metal, metal arts, sculpture, archeology name(s): jewel - adornment materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, gilding place(s) of execution/realization: mongolia comment on the place of discovery: southern siberia dimensions - artwork: height: 7. 7cm length: 11cm width: 1. 5cm description: this openwork buckle represents a walking wolf. Raptor heads emerge from its tail and mane, forming an irregular frame. The shoulders and hips are marked with the teardrop pattern. A hook near the head was used to attach the belt. The concave reverse has two vertical loops, one at the pelvis, the other at the head. Acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: david-weill, pierre date of acquisition: 15–12–1971 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9475. Date: Entre -299 et -100.