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Plaque with Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored plaque with an embossed human head. The plaque is shaped like an arch with the bottom curving slightly inward. A raised border of small spheres lines the edge. The head is facing right. The person has long hair. They are wearing a necklace or collar with a large pendant. They also have an earring. The background of the image is light gray.

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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