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Garment Plaque in the Shape of a Coiled Panther

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal object, circular with a large hole in the middle. Two animal heads protrude from the top. The bodies of the animals form the rest of the circle, with two small holes on either side. The metal appears weathered and has a rough texture. The two animal heads are on either end, facing away.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–5th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Eastern Kazakhstan
Dimensions:
600 × 468 px
Museum record:
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