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Title
Implement: harness medallion
Description
One round, copper and green coloured metal harness medallion. Carved patterns on an inner circle with a carved design of four snake-like dragons around the outside, whose heads project beyond the outer circular border. Engraved detail on inner circle and outer circle edge. Detail on one side only. Pierced ‘eyes’ for attachment.
Source
Rewi Alley
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
94x10mm (dia x thickness)
Museum Ac. No.
C1960.50
Usage Rights
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Period
Zhou Dynasty (1046-256BC) - Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD)
Collection
Citation
“Implement: harness medallion,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed December 22, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/829.