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Pectoral in the Shape of a Leopard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object in the shape of a leopard. The object has a long body with four legs. The head is rounded with two holes for eyes. The tail is curved with a small circle at the end. Two small circular holes are on either side of the body, one on the side and one on the back. The back and tail have some discoloration around two small turquoise-colored stones. The background is a solid light purple color. The object appears to be an ornamental piece, titled "Pectoral in the Shape of a Leopard".

Artwork details

Date:
6th century BCE
Medium:
Gold with turquoise inlay
Culture:
North China
Dimensions:
600 × 460 px
Museum record:
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