Plaque in the Form of a Serpent
Metal plaque in the form of a serpent, made of gray metal. The plaque is shaped like a snake with a head on the left and a curled tail on the right. The snake's body is curled into two loops. The snake's head is triangular with a small eye on each side. The body and tail have a bumpy texture. The background is white. The plaque appears to be an ancient artifact. The title of the piece is "Plaque in the Form of a Serpent" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 5th–3rd century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 548 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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