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Triangular Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triangular Plaque by Alexander the Great. Triangular shaped golden plaque with filigree design. The plaque has a large openwork design with a symmetrical shape. The background is textured and beige. The plaque is made of gold and has a filigree design with curved lines and swirls. The plaque is triangular with rounded edges. The top of the plaque has two holes.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-7th–9th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Northwest China/Eastern Central Asia
Dimensions
556 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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