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Garment Plaque with a Kulan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular plaque with rounded corners, featuring an openwork design. The plaque depicts two rows of two animals. The animals have long ears and tails. They are surrounded by a border of curved shapes. The plaque has a dark brown color with visible signs of wear and aging. A red patch is on one of the animals. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–5th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
400 × 625 px
Museum record:
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