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Belt plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White jade plaque with square shape and rounded corners, featuring a raised, carved horse on top. The horse has a long tail and mane, with intricate details. The plaque has a filigree-style background with swirling patterns and cut-out sections. The background of the image is dark gray. Title: Belt plaque. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 521 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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