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Maker: Unknown
Decorative plaque. Bronze. The flower-shaped ornament is eight-lobed and has a circular hole in the centre. It is decorated with dragons and pearls in relief with incised details. It is heavily corroded and incomplete.
History note: Unknown before donor
Gompertz Gift
Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Gompertz, G. St. G. M., Mr and Mrs
Koryo Dynasty
12th Century
13th Century
Circa
1100
-
1300
The plaque probably served as a clothing ornament, although its exact function is not known.
Plaque
composed of
bronze
Diameter 7.8 cm
Decoration
Accession number: O.5-1984
Primary reference Number: 16560
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Plaque" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/16560 Accessed: 2024-12-18 18:57:40
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