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Belt Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White rectangular plaque with a belt design, titled "Belt Plaque" by an unknown artist. The plaque features a scene with two deer carved in white jade, facing left. The deer are standing on a ground line, with foliage and trees behind them. The deer on the right has the number 579 carved on its side. The plaque has a flat border around the carved design. The background of the image is black. The carvings are intricately detailed, with visible texture on the deer and foliage. The plaque appears to be made of a smooth, glossy material, likely jade. The carvings are cut out of the plaque, creating a lace-like effect. The overall design is symmetrical, with the deer centered and the foliage balanced around them.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–15th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 481 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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