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Plaque in the Form of a Serpent

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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