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Cap-Shaped Plaque with Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden circular object, resembling a cap or plaque. The object is round with a raised edge. The center features a circular recess, surrounded by a raised circle with a beaded edge. Outside this, a decorative band with swirling patterns. The object appears to be made of gold. The background is grey and white. The object is titled "Cap-Shaped Plaque with Lion" and attributed to an artist.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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