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Rubbing of Han Dynasty Tile

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white rubbing of two rectangular designs on a tile. The left rectangle is smaller than the right one and features a symmetrical design with a central motif resembling a crown or a decorative element, surrounded by patterns. The right rectangle depicts a long, curved creature that resembles a dragon or a serpent with scales, moving to the left. The creature has a head at one end and a tail at the other, with its body undulating. Both rectangles have a raised border around them. The rubbing appears to be on a piece of white paper. The title of the image is "Rubbing of Han Dynasty Tile" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 156 px
Public Domain
Yes
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