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Pair of Manuscript Covers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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