Plastron (Collar) from a Tunic

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored decorative piece with intricate embroidery and sequins. U-shaped with a wide bottom and narrow top. Two symmetrical sides with scalloped edges and red accents. The piece has a black base with gold, red, and silver threads. Sequins and beads are scattered throughout. A fringe trim borders the bottom and top edges are frayed. Red fabric appears on the inside of the piece at the top. The background is white. Plastron (Collar) from a Tunic by an unknown artist.