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Portable altarpiece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triptych portable altarpiece with hinged panels, made of bronze or brass, featuring a gold-colored patina. The central panel depicts a figure seated on a throne. Two smaller figures are on either side of the central figure. The central figure holds a book in one hand and makes a gesture with the other. The central panel's scene is surrounded by an ornate border. The two side panels are slightly smaller and also feature raised-relief scenes. The left panel depicts one figure. The right panel depicts one figure. The background of the image is light blue-gray.

Artwork details

Medium:
Bronze, gilt
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 524 px
Museum record:
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