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Garment Plaque with Three Stags

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The rectangular plaque made of gold features a design with three stags. The plaque has rounded corners and a pattern of holes throughout. The stags are depicted in a line, facing left, with their legs visible below. The plaque exhibits signs of aging, with dark spots and discoloration visible on its surface. The background of the image is pink.

Artwork details

Date:
1st–2nd century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Northeast China
Dimensions:
600 × 420 px
Museum record:
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