Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-1st century CE

Gilt Bronze Buckle with Jade Inlay

206 BCE - 9 CE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Gilt bronze with nephrite and turquoise inlay

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, Western Han period, 206 BCE-9 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-1st century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

23 x 3.4 x 3.9 cm (9 1/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.) unspecified: 219 g

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