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Fragment of a Box Lid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green stone carving of a horse's head, facing right. The horse has a long, curved neck. The carving features intricate details, including textured patterns on the horse's mane and a cross-hatched design along the curved edge. The carving appears to be a fragment, with a flat top and a rough edge on the left side. A curved line resembling a flame or a wave is carved below the horse's neck. The background of the image is gray. Fragment of a Box Lid by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 5th century
Medium
Phyllitic schist
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 588 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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