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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal object with a rectangular shape. Vertical center section with a gothic arch at top. Curled vine-like line designs on center section. Two outer sections with curved, leaf-like shapes. Top has connecting bar with a bird-like figure on each end. Background fades from dark on top to light gray on bottom.

Artwork details

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