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Plaque (Feline)2nd century B.C.

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Cast bronze openwork plaque with verdigris patina, depicting a striped feline in profile with a swirling tail and flame-like extensions, pierced with oval openings
Cast bronze plaque of a striding feline creature with incised striped markings and elaborate curling flame-like forms at the head and tail, with openwork cutouts beneath the body; green patina with areas of exposed metal.
Title
Plaque (Feline)
Place Made
Inner Mongolia or Southern Siberia
Date Made
2nd century B.C.
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
2 7/8 x 4 1/2 in. (7.3 x 11.43 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Holmes
Accession Number
63.36.10
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Ancient