Buckle

China

Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)

  • Titles Buckle (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium gilt bronze
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Cobb, 1979.328
  • Work Type buckle
  • Classification Costume

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