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Flower-Shaped Clothing Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden flower-shaped clothing plaque, by artist Robert Maison. Small, gold-colored metal plaque in the shape of a flower or a group of flowers. The plaque has several rounded petals and appears to be made of metal. The center of the plaque features a cluster of small flowers. The plaque has a shiny, smooth surface with visible edges around each petal. 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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