“Fitting” (mid-7th–9th century) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Fitting

Fitting

TitleFitting
Datemid-7th–9th century 7th century
MediumGold
ClassificationMetalwork
OriginNorthwest China/Eastern Central Asia Northwest China/Eastern Central Asia
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2003
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Fitting” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated mid-7th–9th century. It is executed in 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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Updated 2026-09-06