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Heart-Shaped Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Heart-Shaped Plaque by M.C. Escher features a gold-colored, heart-shaped object. The object has a raised, textured surface with swirling patterns. It appears to be made of metal and has a small protrusion at the bottom, possibly a loop or attachment point. The plaque is centered on a plain gray background. The object fills most of the frame, and there is a thick white border on the right side of the image.

Artwork Details

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