Royal Alberta Museum: Virtual Exhibits - Rise of the Black Dragon - Photo

October 9 1999 - January 9 2000

Bronze belt

[Bronze belt]

Liao Dynasty open work bronze belt ornaments unearthed in Number 3 Tomb, Suibin County, Ning An. Rectangular in design, several segments have small bells, making it likely these were from a shaman's belt. This is the only complete set known for such belt ornaments.

Source: Photo CD 6307 1072 0767, Image # 052.
Courtesy of the Provincial Museum of Heilongjiang.

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