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Cap-Shaped Plaque with Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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