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Flat Plaque with Bells and a "Feather Man" in Rowing Position

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Flat Plaque with Bells and a "Feather Man" in Rowing Position by Unknown. The image shows a square metal plaque with a green patina. The plaque has a raised pattern with three horizontal sections. The top and bottom sections have geometric patterns. The middle section depicts a figure with feathers or a feathered headdress. The figure appears to be rowing a boat. There are four bells hanging from the bottom of the plaque. The bells are in two groups of two on either side. The plaque is attached to a beige wall with four small metal brackets, one in each corner. The brackets are inserted into the plaque. The surface of the plaque shows signs of wear and aging.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam
Dimensions
502 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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