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Fragment of a Relief

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fragment of a Relief by unknown artist: Gray stone sculpture, rectangular in shape, depicting a human figure with a large head, thick neck, and muscular torso. The figure's facial features are not visible. The body is draped in clothing that falls in folds to the feet. The sculpture's surface is speckled with darker spots, possibly due to aging or texture. A small section at the bottom appears to be a decorative base. The sculpture appears to be broken off at the top and on one side. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–7th century
Medium:
Stucco
Culture:
Central Asia
Dimensions:
293 × 625 px
Museum record:
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