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Heart-Shaped Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold heart-shaped plaque. The plaque is made of gold and has a heart shape. The top edge is irregularly shaped and cracked in places. There are two small holes on the left side near the top edge. The plaque features a relief design of curling scroll-like shapes in the center. The background of the image is gray. The plaque is by an unknown artist, titled "Heart-Shaped Plaque".

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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