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Plaque in the Shape of a Grazing Ibex

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal plaque in the shape of an animal. The animal has a curved horn and is grazing. It has a small circular hole at the top left and a larger hole in its side. The plaque is shown from the side, with its head facing to the right. The background of the image is light purple. The plaque depicts an ibex.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Gold
Culture
Eastern Siberia and Mongolia
Dimensions
600 × 494 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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