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Flower-Shaped Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Flower-Shaped Plaque by M.C. Byles is gold-colored, shaped like a flower or a curved, pointed leaf. It has an openwork design with intricate, swirling patterns. The plaque's shape is curved with a pointed bottom. Small holes are scattered throughout. The background appears to be a white, textured surface.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-7th–9th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Northwest China/Eastern Central Asia
Dimensions:
598 × 309 px
Museum record:
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