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Maker: Unknown
Bronze curved, tapering towards the hook which is shaped as an animal’s head the conventionalised pattern is scooped out and filled in with turquoises. The bronze is relieved with inlaid gold wire.
History note: Unknown before testator
Oscar C. Raphael Bequest, 1941, received 1946
Length: 22.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.
Han Dynasty (BC 206 - AD 220)
Circa
-0206
-
220
Inlay composed of gold
Accession number: O.200-1946
Primary reference Number: 138310
Oscar Raphael number: 41
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Buckle" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/138310 Accessed: 2024-11-25 11:59:52
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