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Set of thirteen glass belt plaques

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Thirteen glass belt plaques, artist unknown, arranged in a curved line resembling a necklace. The plaques vary in shape, including circles, ovals, rectangles, and crescents. Most are gold-colored with some exhibiting green hues and rust-like spots. Two rectangular plaques are positioned at the top ends, with one appearing more green than the other. The background is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
15th–16th century
Medium
Glass
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 388 px
Public Domain
Yes
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