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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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