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Panel in the Shape of a Sarcophagus Door

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Panel in the Shape of a Sarcophagus Door by unknown artist. The image shows a black and white photograph of an old, weathered stone panel. The panel is shaped like a sarcophagus door with a semi-circular top. The panel is divided into sections, with a large arched section at the top and a rectangular section below. The top section has intricate carvings. The bottom section has a raised border and appears to have two panels that resemble doors. The door panels have carvings of two figures standing side by side. The figures are wearing robes and have their hands raised. The background of the image is white, with a shadow cast by the panel to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
early 8th century
Medium:
Limestone
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
462 × 624 px
Museum record:
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