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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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