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Tomb Panel with Relief of Figures in a Pavilion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular stone relief with a rough, uneven surface and a darker color, exhibiting signs of aging. The relief features a scene with a large central pavilion with a tiled roof and two smaller structures on either side; a raised border surrounds the scene. Inside the pavilion, several figures are seated; two figures are seated at a table on the left and one on the right. A boat with a curved design is above the roof. The relief sits on a white platform against a black background. The relief is titled "Tomb Panel with Relief of Figures in a Pavilion" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
early 2nd century
Medium:
Limestone
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 478 px
Museum record:
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