Garment Plaque in the Shape of a Raptor's Head
Dark brown and green metal plaque in the shape of a raptor's head. The plaque has a large circular eye at the top. The curved beak is open, revealing a circular hole. The plaque has a decorative design with swirling patterns around the eye and along the beak and jaw. The background is plain light purple.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 5th century BCE
- Medium:
- Bronze
- Culture:
- North China and south-central Inner Mongolia
- Dimensions:
- 501 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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