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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 has a raised, textured surface with a central circle surrounded by raised petal-like shapes. The petals are rounded and have a smooth, curved surface. The object is symmetrical, with the petals arranged in a circular pattern. The background of the image is light gray. The object is centered in the image. The object appears to be made of metal, possibly gold or brass, and has a shiny appearance. The image is a close-up, with the object filling most of the frame. The object has a flat back and appears to be a plaque or brooch. The overall shape of the object is that of a flower with rounded petals. The object has a three-dimensional appearance, with the raised petals creating a sense of depth.

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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