Plaque decorated with a twisting winged panther

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 2929
Type: bronze, lead, gold and silver; metalwork
Date of production:
Zhou dynasty, 5th century BC
Zhou dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: bronze
Techniques: engraved; gilt
Dimensions: height: 5.6 cm
width: 6.2 cm
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.