Plaque
Physical description
Bronze plaque of a buffalo (reverse image of 3143/3). Horned animal with head lowered, as if charging. Legs are bent, tail is curved at top corner. Some etching on legs and face to denote hair and features. Surface is mottled brown and green with traces of bright gilding in crevices. Back of piece is concave with three open metal loops attached near centre.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
C. 200 B.C.E.-c. 100 B.C.E.
Date Acquired
10 Dec 2015
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Michael and Sonja Koerner Ordos Objects CollectionMore...
Measurements
Overall: 7.5 cm x 11.7 cm x 1 cm
Object Number
3143/2