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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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