Disk-Shaped Chest Plaque
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Disk-Shaped Chest Plaque

TitleDisk-Shaped Chest Plaque
Datec. 700–1550 8th century
Mediumhammered gold
ClassificationMetalwork
OriginCosta Rica or Panama
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineDisk-Shaped Chest Plaque, c. 700–1550. Costa Rica or Panama. Hammered gold; overall: 19.8 x 19.6 x 2.5 cm (7 13/16 x 7 11/16 x 1 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Newton D. Baker in memory of her husband, Newton D. Baker, 1950.386
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Disk-Shaped Chest Plaque” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 700–1550. It is executed in hammered gold and classified as metalwork. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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