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Plaque in the Shape of an Animal Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone plaque in the shape of an animal head with a flat top, two protruding ears on the sides, and a long snout. The plaque has a rough texture. Two eyes are depicted on the front. A vertical groove runs down the center of the plaque. The background is light gray. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–10th century BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 614 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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