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Square Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square Plaque by unknown artist. Gold-colored square plaque with a raised floral design. The plaque has a thick border of curled shapes resembling leaves or petals. Inside the border, a flower with four rounded petals and a central circle is raised. The background of the plaque is flat and rough around the raised design. The plaque sits on a white, textured surface. The surface appears to have small bubbles or pits. The plaque's edges are uneven and rough. The gold color of the plaque reflects light. The plaque's surface is shiny. The plaque appears to be made of metal. The plaque's background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-7th–9th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Northwest China/Eastern Central Asia
Dimensions:
599 × 574 px
Museum record:
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