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Flower-Shaped Clothing Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Flower-Shaped Clothing Plaque by unknown artist shows a gold-colored, flower-shaped object. The object has a four-petal shape with rounded edges, resembling a flower. The center of the object features a raised, flower-like design with a rounded center and rounded petals. The petals of the outer flower shape are rounded and have a wavy edge. There are small holes at the top and bottom of the object, possibly for attachment. The background is light gray with a white border on the right side.

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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