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Fragment of a Relief

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fragment of a Relief by Unknown Artist. Rectangular stone fragment with rough, uneven edges. The fragment features two raised oval designs. The left design has a raised oval surrounded by two concentric rows of spheres. The right design has a raised oval surrounded by one row of spheres. A vertical element resembling a feather or leaf separates the two ovals. The fragment appears worn and weathered with visible signs of aging and deterioration. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–8th century
Medium:
Stucco
Culture:
Central Asia
Dimensions:
600 × 320 px
Museum record:
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