Belt buckle with paired felines attacking ibexes is a metalwork-ornaments of Xiongnu origin created in ca. 3rd–2nd century B.C. using gold measuring 2.62 x 3.12 in. (6.65 x 7.92 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 2.62 x 3.12 in. (6.65 x 7.92 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 |
| Date | ca. 3rd–2nd century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Xiongnu culture. The estimated date range is 300 BC – 100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mongolia or southern Siberia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Belt buckle with paired felines attacking ibexes?
Belt buckle with paired felines attacking ibexes is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Belt buckle with paired felines attacking ibexes created?
Belt buckle with paired felines attacking ibexes dates to ca. 3rd–2nd century B.C..
What material is Belt buckle with paired felines attacking ibexes made from?
Belt buckle with paired felines attacking ibexes is crafted from gold.
Is Belt buckle with paired felines attacking ibexes in the public domain?
Belt buckle with paired felines attacking ibexes is in the public domain and can be freely used.