Fragment of a Medallion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fragment of a Medallion by Unknown Artist. Black and white photograph of a broken circular object with a smooth surface. The object is mostly circular but has a large chunk missing from the top. The object features a relief carving. The carving appears to depict an abstract design with curved lines and shapes. The curved lines and shapes on the right side resemble clouds or waves. On the left, there are raised lines that could represent plants or stems. The background of the image is plain and light-colored, providing contrast to the darker tones of the object.