Plaque, M.C. 9342(2)

Date of production: between -499 and -400 dating in century: 5th century bc. Ad type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, china name(s): jewel - adornment materials and techniques: bronze location of discovery: ordos (region) dimensions - artwork: height: 3cm width: 3. 8cm description: zoomorphic plate. Iconographic description: the body of the feline, surmounting two juxtaposed rings, has vertical depressions representing the stripes of the coat. Circular protuberances highlight the ends of the legs. The surface of the head, too worn, makes the features illegible. Themes / subjects / places represented: feline mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 28–12–1967 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9342. Date: Entre -499 et -400.