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Part of a Beam

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular wooden frame with a recessed panel. The panel is made of dark brown material with a lighter brown halo shape at the top. The figure in the center of the panel is also dark brown with a lighter brown outline. The figure has a large head, a small face with a curved line for eyebrows and a nose. The figure has a large body with no discernible arms. The panel sits on a light-colored wood surface against a pink wall. The title of the piece is 'Part of a Beam' by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 7th century
Medium
Tempera on wood
Culture
Central Asia
Dimensions
416 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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