Belt Buckle
Unknown Artist
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); L. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Classification
Metalwork
Culture & Period
China · Neolithic period to Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Charlotte C. and John C. Weber Collection, Gift of Charlotte C. and John C. Weber, 1994
Accession Number
1994.605.95
About this artwork
This Bronze by Unknown Artist from -10000–1644 exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Bronze required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materials preparation, tool ...