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Plaque

c. 1000–900 BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty

(c. 1046–771 BCE)
Medium
calcite
Measurements
Overall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1978.88
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Location
Not on view
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A vertically oriented, rectangular calcite plaque has notched, irregular edges. Muted cream and pale yellow tones are mottled with dark brown and reddish-brown stains. A small hole pierces a protrusion at the top left. Shallow carvings create stylized patterns across the weathered, matte surface. A prominent spiral curls on the right, while horizontal bands and abstract lines fill the center. The aged material features pitted textures and earthy discolorations.

Plaque

c. 1000–900 BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

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