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Garment Plaque with Leopard and Bear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze plaque with a raised design. The plaque is oval-shaped and made of bronze with a green patina. A leopard and bear are depicted. The leopard is on the left, facing left, with its mouth open. The bear is on the right, facing left, with one paw on the leopard's neck. The bear's head is turned to face the leopard. The plaque has a loop at the top. The background of the image is light purple.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–4th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Northwest China
Dimensions:
600 × 595 px
Museum record:
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