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Votive Plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Votive Plaque by Unidentified Artist shows a grayscale image of a weathered, irregularly shaped stone or clay object. The object features a relief carving of a human face or figure with hands clasped in prayer. The figure appears to have a rounded face and a prominent nose. The surface of the object is rough and textured. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
15th–17th century
Medium:
Clay
Culture:
Tibet (Central Asia?)
Dimensions:
599 × 499 px
Museum record:
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