

Pair of Manuscript Covers
The Pair of Manuscript Covers by an unknown artist are two long, rectangular, aged brass-colored metal pieces. They are placed one above the other on a reddish-brown wall. Each piece features a central circular design with a smaller circle inside and a raised edge around it. The central circular designs are positioned near the center of each piece. The pieces have a raised floral pattern around the circular designs, The background wall has a rough texture and a reddish-brown color. There is a small red rectangle in the upper-left corner of the wall.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 11th–12th century
- Medium
- Wood with repoussé gilt copper and color
- Culture
- Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
- Dimensions
- 598 × 295 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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