Cap-Shaped Plaque with Lion
Round gold plaque with a raised edge. The plaque is cap-shaped. A lion is in the center. The lion has a detailed head with eyes, nose and mouth. The lion's body is under curved decorative swirls. The background is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 7th–9th century
- Medium:
- Gold
- Culture:
- China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 450 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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