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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
Museum record:
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