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Fragment of a Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fragment of a Box by Unknown Artist. A gray stone object with a broken and worn surface, rectangular in shape with a flat top that is angled and smooth on the left, and a decorative carved side. The decorative side features two human figures with their legs crossed, wearing robes and head coverings, holding staffs with rounded tops. The figures are positioned on a flat base, and there are additional decorative carvings on the side of the object. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 5th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 531 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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