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Clothing Plaque with Antelope and Tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gold-colored, ornate plaque. The plaque is rectangular with a rounded bottom. The top portion features two antelopes or deer facing right; the lower portion depicts what might be a tiger facing left, with a long tail. Both sections are adorned with decorative elements such as leaves, scrollwork, and beads. A row of beads borders the perimeter. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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