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Openwork Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Openwork Plaque by unknown artist. The plaque is rectangular with rounded edges. Two animals are depicted in profile facing each other. The animals appear to be dogs or similar quadruped mammals. They have their mouths open. The bodies of the animals are mostly solid, but details like eyes, nostrils, teeth, and fur texture are visible. The animals' tails are visible; one appears bushier than the other. The animals stand on a rope-like design. The background of the plaque has oval-shaped cutouts on either side of the rope design. The plaque is dark-colored, likely black or dark brown. The background behind the plaque is light gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 303 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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