Garment Plaque with Raptor's Heads
Dark green and brown patina on a metal plaque. The plaque has a highly textured surface. Two raptor or animal heads protrude from the left and right sides. The heads have large circular eyes, small beaks or mouths, and curved outlines around the heads. A large hole is on the left side of the plaque. The background of the image is white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 6th–5th century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- North China and south-central Inner Mongolia
- Dimensions
- 600 × 373 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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