
Fragment of a Relief Ornament
Fragment of a Relief Ornament by an unknown artist. The image shows a stone carving of an animal head. The head is carved from a gray stone and appears to be a boar or pig-like creature. The head is facing the front and slightly to the left. It has a long snout with two nostrils visible. The mouth and jaw are not carved. The eyes are circular and protruding. The ears are rounded and protruding. The head is adorned with a decorative band around the forehead. The band has a repeating diamond pattern. Above the band, there is a carved design resembling a bunch of grapes or flowers. The background of the image is plain white. The carving appears to be an ancient or medieval piece. The image is in black and white. The carving is a fragment, with the right side broken off.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 12th century
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Culture
- Central Asia
- Dimensions
- 589 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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