Plaque, M.C. 6777(2)

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. 3cm length: 3. 8cm description: the three animal protomes, slightly superimposed, give an impression of depth to this small rectangular plate. Their heads turned backwards, they are represented in profile, except for their two ears facing forward. The pendulous snout shape identifies them as elk. The round eyes are surrounded by a thin line and small depressions mark the inside of the eye and the ears. The reverse has two horizontal loops. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 1924 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 6777. Date: Entre -599 et -400.