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Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a plaque by an unknown artist, titled "Plaque". The plaque features a rectangular shape with a colorful design. A border of swirling green, red, and white patterns surrounds the plaque. Inside the border, a blue background with swirling patterns is visible. A red horse with a yellow and blue saddle is centered, with a rider wearing brown and gold armor holding a sword and shield. The rider appears to be surrounded by white smoke or clouds. A yellow and blue object resembling a boat or a ship is in the top right corner. A dark brown cloud-like shape is behind the horse on the right. The overall design is intricate and detailed, with various colors and patterns throughout.

Artwork Details

Medium
Cloisonné enamel on copper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 554 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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