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Flower-Shaped Fitting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gold-colored flower-shaped object with a round center and rounded petal edges. The object is centered in the image and has a symmetrical flower-like shape. It has a raised, rounded center with eight rounded scalloped sections around it, resembling petals. The object appears to be made of metal and has a shiny gold color. The background is light gray. The object resembles a decorative piece, possibly a brooch or a dresser fitting, titled "Flower-Shaped Fitting".

Artwork Details

Date
mid-7th–9th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Northwest China/Eastern Central Asia
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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