Plaque, M.C. 9172(4)

Date of production: between -599 and -400 dating in century: 6th-5th century bc. Ad type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, china name(s): jewel - adornment materials and techniques: bronze dimensions - artwork: height: 2. 7cm length: 2. 5 description: the deer on this plaque is shown running, front and rear legs overlapping, muzzle raised. The stylized antlers, formed of tangent circles and attached to the hindquarters, float on its back. The texture of the woods is rendered by the corded pattern. The animal overcomes a square ring; the flat reverse has a vertical loop. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 24–06–1960 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9172. Date: Entre -599 et -400.