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5. Gold Diadem
Central Asia or Western China
4 - 2nd century BC
Dimensions of Tiger Plaques: 60 mm x 50 mm
Dimensions of Yak: 25 mm x 15 mm x 12 mm
Weight of each plaque: 1.2 grams
Weight of Yak: 1.7 grams
Gold Diadem

A group of gold leaf appliqué plaques with paired tigers and another mythical creature amongst trees. It is possible that these plaques may have adorned a funerary headdress, but were certainly applied to another medium, textile, leather or wood.

A small gold three-dimensional Yak of exceptional quality may have adorned the top of this same headdress.

Small deer and camel type animals make up the ensemble and are shown in motion.



Detail: Yak
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