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Garment Plaque with Animal Motif

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown or black stone or metal object with a glossy finish. Two animal figures stacked vertically, both with holes through their bodies. Top figure appears to be a quadruped with a large head and small body, facing right. Bottom figure appears to be a quadruped with a larger body and smaller head, facing left. Both figures have decorative elements on their bodies and feet. Object is symmetrical with a hole through the top and bottom. Light pink background. The piece is by an unknown artist and titled "Garment Plaque with Animal Motif".

Artwork details

Date:
5th–4th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Northwest China
Dimensions:
320 × 625 px
Museum record:
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