Decorative harness plaque in the shape of a bear

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 3095
Type: metalwork
Date of production:
3rd–1st centuries BC
Han dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: bequest of Zoltán Felvinczi Takács
Materials: bronze
Dimensions: width: 2.2 cm
depth: 1.5 cm
The plaques feature a foreshortened bear. Its rounded ears, large eyes, round head and two front and back paws are visible. A rectangular loop is attached to the concave back.