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Cap-Shaped Plaque with Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden cap-shaped plaque, circular in shape, featuring a lion head; the lion has a large snout, small eyes, and a mouth with teeth; decorative swirls surround the lion; edge of plaque has small bumps; against a gray background. Cap-Shaped Plaque with Lion by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–9th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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