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Headstone from a Sarcophagus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular stone slab with a trapezoidal top; carved with a square recess in center; etched around the recess and on surface; depicting various shapes and figures; mounted on wall with two small brackets at top; recessed rectangular area inside square recess; bottom edge features rock-like carvings; figures carved on sides; light beige wall background. Headstone from a Sarcophagus by Artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Limestone
Culture
North China
Dimensions
599 × 448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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