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Openwork Fitting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal piece with a rectangular shape and ornate design. The piece has a long, thin extension on the left side with a rounded end. The rectangular part has a patterned design with interlocking circles and curved lines. Two small protrusions are on the top, one on each side. The background of the image is white. The piece appears to be titled "Openwork Fitting" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–9th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)
Dimensions
582 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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