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Architectural Ensemble from a Jain Meeting Hall

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown stone carving of an architectural element with scenes of people riding carts drawn by bulls and horses. The carving divided into three sections horizontally. The top section shows people riding carts drawn by bulls and horses. The middle section has circular swirling patterns and geometric designs. The bottom section includes columns and more circular swirling patterns. The background includes a lattice pattern and more columns. The architectural ensemble is from a Jain meeting hall by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
last quarter of 16th century
Medium:
Teak with traces of color
Culture:
India (Gujarat, Patan)
Dimensions:
600 × 481 px
Museum record:
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