Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-13

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases a rectangular, ornamental metal object with a decorative, scalloped border. The object appears to be some kind of plaque or plate. It has a dark, possibly oxidized or patinated surface.

On the left side of the plaque are several columns of vertically arranged inscriptions. The right side of the plaque is adorned with a gilded image of a seated Buddha. The Buddha is in a posture of meditation or prayer, sitting on a lotus flower pedestal. The image of the Buddha is contained within an arched niche.

In the center of the plaque, a small, looped handle or hook is attached, suggesting it might have been used for hanging or attachment to something. The overall impression is of a piece of religious or ceremonial significance, likely of East Asian origin, given the iconography and calligraphy.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-13

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a rectangular metal plaque or fitting, likely part of a larger object such as a sword fitting or a decorative piece. The plaque is primarily made of a dark, possibly oxidized metal, and features a decorative, scalloped edge.

The design of the plaque is divided into two main elements. On the right, there is a raised, gold-colored figure of a seated Buddha or Bodhisattva. The figure is seated in a meditative pose on a lotus flower base, and is framed by a simple arched structure.

On the left, there are vertically arranged columns of Asian characters, likely Chinese or Japanese. The text is also engraved into the metal, providing a textural contrast. Near the center-top of the plaque, there is a protruding loop or handle. The background is a plain grey.