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Diamond-shaped plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a Diamond-shaped plaque by an unknown artist. The image shows a collection of 14 objects arranged on a white surface. The objects are made of metal and appear to be ornately decorated. At the top, two long, thin, curved pieces are positioned side by side. Below these, two rows of smaller objects are arranged. The top row contains 6 small objects, and the bottom row contains 5 objects. Some of the objects are diamond-shaped and others are more irregular. The objects have a shiny appearance, suggesting they may be made of metal. At the bottom of the image, a long, dark-colored fabric or ribbon is laid out, with several objects attached to it. The objects on the fabric appear to be similar in style to those above. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Bone
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
600 × 389 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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