A CIRCULAR GOLD PLAQUE, LATE WARRING STATES PERIOD, 3RD CENTURY BC
A CIRCULAR GOLD PLAQUE
LATE WARRING STATES PERIOD, 3RD CENTURY BC
The gold sheet plaque is chased on the convex center with six interlaced serpents, their heads facing the 'bead' border and their spines and tails detailed with stippling. The out-turned edge of the plaque is pierced for attachment.
2 3/8 in. (6.2 cm.) diam.; weight 12.5 g
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A CIRCULAR GOLD PLAQUE
LATE WARRING STATES PERIOD, 3RD CENTURY BC
The gold sheet plaque is chased on the convex center with six interlaced serpents, their heads facing the 'bead' border and their spines and tails detailed with stippling. The out-turned edge of the plaque is pierced for attachment.
2 3/8 in. (6.2 cm.) diam.; weight 12.5 g