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Plaque with Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored plaque with a raised head of a person. The plaque is arched at the top and curved downward at the bottom. A beaded border surrounds the edge. The person has a rounded face with a straight mouth, nose, and closed eyes. The person's hairline is not visible. The person appears to have a ruffled collar. The background is gray. The object is titled "Plaque with Head" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–9th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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