Plaque decorated with a twisting winged panther
Accession Nr.: | 2929 |
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Type: | bronze, lead, gold and silver; metalwork |
Date of production: |
Zhou dynasty, 5th century BC
Zhou dynasty |
Place of production: |
This plaque has an openwork pattern of a twisting animal figure within a double trapezium-shaped frame. The body of the animal, probably a winged panther, is covered in hammered heart-shaped patterns.