Plaque, M.C. 7186(3)

Production date: between -500 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 comment on the place of discovery: northwest china or south-central inner mongolia dimensions - artwork: height: 7cm length: 6. 8cm description: the openwork decoration of this small square plaque is made up of five vertical registers. On the central one appear eight figures and on either side, hemiones – wild donkeys or onagers – or przewalsky horses. The bodies are schematic. The border is decorated with raised dots. The reverse has four hooks arranged at the corners. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 02–05–1925 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 7186. Date: Entre -500 et -400.