Plaque in the Shape of a Coiled, Two-Headed Animal
Metal plaque in the shape of a coiled, two-headed animal; dark gray color; two heads facing right; one head inside the curled body; body has a wavy edge with holes; two eyes visible on each head; mouths open; background is off-white.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 5th–4th century BCE
- Medium:
- Gilt bronze
- Culture:
- North China
- Dimensions:
- 598 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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