Xiongnu Button Plaque

Xiongnu Button Plaque 1st Century C.E. Kurgan 22 Composition: Gold 91.9%, Silver 3.7%, Copper 4.4%. Dimensions: 2,1 x 2,1 cm, Depth: 0.5 mm Gold plaques were found inside the coffin, at the headboard. They have 4 holes for fastening and the cloud perimeter is framed with a thin soldered wire. In the same way, the ornament in the form of clouds is also present within. These sort of button plaques could be used in a variety of ways, just as they are today among the Turkic people. For instance, they could adorn clothing, boots, and headdresses. See: Ноин-улинская коллекция. Результаты работы российско-монгольской экспедиции, 2006–2012 гг.