Period:Eastern Zhou dynasty Production date:5thC BC-4thC BC (circa)
Materials:bronze, turquoise,
Technique:inlaid
Dimensions:Diameter: 9.50 centimetres
Description:
Bronze circular plaque with openwork design. Possibly a dress ornament. The patterns are arranged in concentric zones. In the centre a quatrefoil is framed by a band formed with loops which was once set with turquoise. The outer band consists of a spiral pattern, followed by a band that includes six dragon types. Four of them have their heads projected outside the rim and form the loops through which the cords were placed to hold the object in place. Traces of closely woven fabric on the back. Made of bronze.
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![图片[1]-plaque BM-1932-0316.15-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Eastern Zhou dynasty/Bronzes/mid_01233677_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-plaque BM-1932-0316.15-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Eastern Zhou dynasty/Bronzes/mid_01233679_001.jpg)
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Materials:bronze, turquoise,
Technique:inlaid
Dimensions:Diameter: 9.50 centimetres
Description:
Bronze circular plaque with openwork design. Possibly a dress ornament. The patterns are arranged in concentric zones. In the centre a quatrefoil is framed by a band formed with loops which was once set with turquoise. The outer band consists of a spiral pattern, followed by a band that includes six dragon types. Four of them have their heads projected outside the rim and form the loops through which the cords were placed to hold the object in place. Traces of closely woven fabric on the back. Made of bronze.
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