Belt buckle

Parthian

ca. 2nd–3rd century CE

Not on view

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Title: Belt buckle
Period: Parthian
Date: ca. 2nd–3rd century CE
Geography: Iran (?)
Culture: Parthian
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: 1 7/8 × 2 9/16 × 11/16 in. (4.7 × 6.5 × 1.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift from Collection of Ben-Zion, 1999
Object Number: 1999.323
Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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