Plaque ajourée, M.C. 7189(3)

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 dimensions - artwork: height: 4. 8cm width: 4cm description: on this small openwork plaque, two felines are captured in the middle of sexual activity. The animals are both represented in profile, except the heads, in a frontal manner. The triangular ears and round eyes are marked with a slight depression. The reverse, slightly concave, bears a horizontal ring at the level of the female's body. Date of acquisition: 02–05–1925 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 7189. Date: Entre -499 et -400.