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Heart-Shaped Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gold heart-shaped plaque by artist Arum. The plaque is heart-shaped and made of gold-colored metal. It has a raised design in the center that consists of several swirling patterns. The plaque appears to be thick and has a rough edge around the top. The background 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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