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Decorated Fitting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object, resembling a pendant or brooch. The object has a teardrop-shaped frame with a hollow center. A line of small spheres runs along the edge. A protruding piece extends from the top, featuring a small, dark-colored stone or setting at its tip. The background is gray. 'Decorated Fitting'.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
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