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Ornamented Plaques

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square plaque with a gold-colored metal frame featuring a beaded border. The plaque's central design consists of a mosaic pattern with a brown background and turquoise stones. The mosaic forms floral shapes with rounded petals and a central circle; one circle is missing, showing a hole. The plaque has a textured surface and appears to be ornate. The background of the image is gray. Ornamented Plaques by artist not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Gold with turquoise inlay
Culture:
Eastern Central Asia or northern China
Dimensions:
600 × 584 px
Museum record:
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