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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
Public Domain
Yes
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