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Diamond-Shaped Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Diamond-Shaped Plaque by unknown artist shows a collection of gold-colored, intricately designed objects arranged on a light gray background. The objects are made of gold-colored metal and feature intricate designs and patterns. The topmost object is a long, thin piece with a brown leather-like material attached to it, featuring several gold-colored decorative elements. Below this are two long, thin, triangular pieces with intricate designs, positioned on either side. In the center, there are several smaller objects, including four small skull-like shapes and three square-shaped objects with intricate designs. At the bottom, there is one small square object with an intricate design. The overall arrangement of the objects suggests that they may be components of a larger piece of jewelry or a decorative item.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century or later
Medium
Bone
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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