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Strap Crossing with Crouching Bear

3rd–2nd century BCE
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Object Information
  • 熊紋銀帶飾
  • Title: Strap Crossing with Crouching Bear
  • Date: 3rd–2nd century BCE
  • Culture: North China
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Diam. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene V. Thaw, 2002
  • Object Number: 2002.201.163
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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