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Votive Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Votive Plaque by unknown artist is a small, dark-colored stone or metal object with a pointed top and flat base. The object is roughly triangular in shape, with an etched image on its surface. The etched image depicts a person sitting cross-legged on a bench or chair with their hands resting on their knees. The person has a smooth featureless face. The figure is positioned facing forward. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 8th century or later
Medium:
Clay
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
599 × 490 px
Museum record:
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