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Architectural fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a stone architectural fragment. The fragment is square with a protruding design at the bottom. The protruding design is a rounded rectangle with a row of small spheres on top and curvy line designs on the front. Above the protruding design is a decorative piece with two spirals side by side. The background of the fragment has a series of curved lines that radiate from the center. The fragment appears to be made of stone or metal and has a weathered appearance. The background of the image is gray. The title of the piece is "Architectural fragment". The artist is not visually identifiable in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
early 15th century
Medium:
Stoneware with polychrome glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
561 × 625 px
Museum record:
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