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Flower-Shaped Clothing Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Flower-Shaped Clothing Plaque by unknown artist is a gold-colored, flower-shaped object. The object is symmetrical, with a rounded, four-petal shape. The center of the object features a small circle surrounded by a flower-like design with rounded petals. This central design is surrounded by four larger, rounded petals that form the outer edge of the object. The object appears to be made of metal and has a shiny, gold-colored surface. It is set against a plain gray background. There are two small holes, one on each side of the object.

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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