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Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal ornament in the shape of a plant. The top features three flowers with rounded petals emerging from a single stem. Below the flowers, a long narrow section with a filigree pattern and three small circular green stones. The filigree pattern consists of interconnected circles and swirls. The ornament has a flat top with two pointed sections on either side. Two thin prongs extend from the bottom. The background is off-white. Ornament by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
306 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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