Plaque

About this object

Narrative

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

Physical description

Fragment of cut-out repousse metal plaque a hole at each top corner. Top half of face (eyes and forehead) and 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). Diagonal cut-outs at top. Textile pseudomorphs on outer right and bottom.