Plaque

About this object

Narrative

Vicus style, Early Intermediate Period; 300 B.C.E.-600 C.E.

Physical description

Cut-out repousse metal plaque with a hole at each top corner. Overall appearance of top half of a face with eyes represented by concentric circles, forehead, and a headdress with snakes descending on both sides. Near the centre of the headdress is a circle of cut-out triangles and other shapes (six total), and there are diagonal lines cut out from the edge. Gilded surface.