Belt plaque in the shape of kulans
| Accession Nr.: | 4037 |
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| Type: | metalwork; accessory |
| Date of production: |
6th–4th centuries BC
Easter Zhou dynasty |
| Place of production: |
| Materials: | bronze |
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| Dimensions: | height: 4.5 cm width: 1.3 cm depth: 0.3 cm |
An open-work horizontal rectangular plaque featuring the half shapes of two wild asses (kulans) one on top of the other. The animals are turning their heads backwards and resting on their forelegs. The eyes are tiny dots, surrounded by concentric grooves.
