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Plaque in the Shape of a Bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold plaque in the shape of a bird by unknown artist. The plaque is gold-colored with a textured surface and a hole in the middle of the body. It has a rough, uneven edge around the tail and a smooth edge around the body and head. The head is tilted slightly to the right, and the beak is pointed downwards. The plaque has a small, rounded body and a long neck. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
12th–11th century BCE
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 501 px
Museum record:
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