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Fragment of a Relief

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fragment of a Relief, by unknown artist. The image shows a broken piece of stone with a rough, uneven surface. The stone is light-colored and has dark spots and cracks throughout. It appears to be a fragment of an ancient relief. The top edge of the stone is rough and uneven, with several protrusions and indentations. Three figures are depicted on the relief. The figure on the left appears to be wearing a garment with vertical folds. The central figure is largely obscured but seems to have a rounded form. The figure on the right is leaning on something. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–7th century
Medium:
Stucco
Culture:
Central Asia
Dimensions:
600 × 474 px
Museum record:
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