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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
Museum record:
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