Frontal Plate from a Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
Gold and silver inlaid metal plate, shaped like a key, with a rounded top section and a larger rounded section at the bottom. The top section has a pointed tip and a scalloped edge. The plate features intricate designs and patterns with dragons, divided down the center. The background is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 16th–17th century
- Medium:
- Iron, gold, silver
- Culture:
- Tibetan
- Dimensions:
- 467 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
Palette
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