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Flower-Shaped Clothing Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a gold-colored, flower-shaped plaque by an unknown artist titled "Flower-Shaped Clothing Plaque". The plaque is symmetrical with a round center. It has a series of rounded, petal-like shapes extending outwards from the center, with each petal overlapping the one next to it. The petals are rounded at the tips and have a slight curve. The plaque appears to be made of metal and has a shiny, reflective surface. There are small holes near the edge of the plaque, possibly for sewing or attaching it to clothing. The background is light gray.

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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