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Plaque with Vegetal Arabesque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored curved plaque, approximately semi-circular in shape, with pointed ends. The plaque features an etched vegetal arabesque design, consisting of intricate, interconnected floral patterns and curved lines. The surface of the plaque has a textured appearance. The background of the image is white with a light blue-green tint underneath the plaque.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-7th–9th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Northwest China/Eastern Central Asia
Dimensions
600 × 277 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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