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Fitting

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object with a rounded square shape and a flat top, featuring an ornate filigree design on a blue background. The filigree is made up of intricate, swirling patterns. The object has a dark brown patina around the edges. The object is titled "Fitting" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-7th–9th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Northwest China/Eastern Central Asia
Dimensions
600 × 587 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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