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Ornament plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular gold-colored ornament with intricate designs and gemstones. The ornament is round and flat. It has a central circle with a flower-like pattern in the middle. The central circle is surrounded by a ring with a rope-like design. The outer ring has a repeating pattern of rectangles. Small green, red, and blue gemstones are set into the ornament. The background is a light gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd century
Medium:
Gold and semiprecious stone
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 418 px
Museum record:
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