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Disk Stone with a Four-Part Design of Palmettes and Branches

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is round and flat with a raised edge. The surface features an etched design comprising four symmetrical parts. Each part contains a palmette, which is a stylized palm leaf motif, and curved branches. The palmettes and branches are arranged in a radial pattern around a central circle. The object appears to be made of stone or metal with a weathered appearance. The background of the image is a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1st century BCE
Medium
Stone
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette