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Set of decorative belt plaques

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Eight small square plaques and one small rectangular plaque, all with raised designs. The square plaques are arranged in a horizontal line, and the rectangular plaque is positioned below the rightmost square plaque, connected at a right angle. The plaques have a metallic appearance with a gold-colored border around each one. Each plaque features a raised design depicting a figure or scene. The designs on the plaques appear to be similar in style, with intricate details. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–early 8th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 217 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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