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Flower-Shaped Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a gold-colored, flower-shaped plaque by artist Kizil Kule. The plaque has a rounded flower shape with seven rounded petals. The center of the plaque features a small, raised circle surrounded by a slightly larger, raised circle. The plaque appears to be made of gold or a gold-colored metal and has a smooth, shiny surface. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

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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