GOLDEN PLATES WITH DEER PATTERNS
2022-01-01 00:00:00
中國(guó)新書(英文版) 2022年1期
Han Dynasty
Top， length 10 cm， width 6.2 cm， weight 36 grams;
Bottom， length 8.7 cm， width 6.3 cm， weight 63 grams
Collected from Gansu Province
The upper one presents two deer face to face， with their mouths opened and teeth visible. On each one’s back is a bird， their two fore limbs interlaced as if running. The lower one also depicts two deer face to face， one with a rising tail. This plate is made by pricking and openwork carving. There are four holes towards the upper edge of the plate.
