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Flower-Shaped Clothing Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The 'Flower-Shaped Clothing Plaque' by unknown artist is a golden object resembling a flower. It has a rounded shape with six petals. The petals have a rounded edge and are adorned with a floral pattern. In the center of the object, there are several concentric circles made up of rounded shapes resembling petals. The object appears to be made of gold and has a shiny surface. The background of the image is light 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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