Plaque, M.C. 9341

Date of production: between -599 and -500 dating in century: 6th 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: 3. 9cm length: 6. 6cm description: zoomorphic plate; the flat reverse has a horizontal loop. Iconographic description: on this small openwork plaque, an animal body, decorated with a beaded line, forms an “s” between two horizontal bars. The fabulous monster has a wild beast's head at each end with an imposing jaw and curved ears. Themes / subjects / places represented: animal 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. 9341. Date: Entre -599 et -500.