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Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal plaque with dark brown and green patina, exhibiting signs of wear and tear. The plaque features a raised edge around its perimeter and a horizontal line across the top. Two small holes with rivets are visible, one at the bottom left and one at the bottom right. The top section has a slightly lighter coloration than the rest of the plaque. The background is a light grey surface. Title: Plaque. Artist: not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 420–43
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
308 × 625 px
Museum record:
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