Ornamented Plaques, 7th–9th century, Eastern Central Asia or northern China, Gold with turquoise inlay, Square plaque 1 1/16 x 1

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Ornamented Plaques, 7th–9th century, Eastern Central Asia or northern China, Gold with turquoise inlay, Square plaque 1 1/16 x 1 1/16 in. ( x cm); rectangular plaque 1 1/16 x 9/16 in. ( x cm), Metalwork, This set of decorative plaques includes four nearly identical square pieces and one narrower rectangular form. On each of the plaques, beaded borders enclose finely granulated ground on which thin gold strips and turquoise inlays form a floral design

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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