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D-shaped belt fitting in form of dragon
Dragon-from Belt Fitting
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Dragon-from Belt Fitting

Artist Chinese Artist
DateTang Dynasty (618-906)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumGilt bronze
Dimensions3 in. (7.6 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by friends of the Harn Museum.
Object number2006.21.7
Collections
Visual DescriptionD-shaped belt fitting in form of dragon
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