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Box Lid with a Phoenix

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Box Lid with a Phoenix by Unknown Artist is a circular object. The object is dark gray and made of stone. A mythical creature with the body of a deer and the head of a bird is carved on top. The creature faces right with its wings spread upwards. The body of the creature is covered with small dots. The background of the object features swirling wave-like patterns. The object casts a shadow on a light grey surface. The background behind the object is also light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 5th century
Medium
Schist
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
599 × 471 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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