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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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