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Tile

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular stone object, standing upright, with rough, weathered surface. Object has flat top and bottom. Sides are mostly flat but uneven. Surface features carved lines arranged in columns. Carvings appear to be some form of writing or symbols. Object is light and dark gray. Small numbers stamped on bottom. Object casts a shadow on flat surface, against plain gray background. "Tile", Assyrian.

Artwork details

Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
294 × 625 px
Museum record:
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