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Deed of land purchase for afterlife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical, rectangular stone slab with a worn, weathered surface. The stone is gray with darker gray and black patches. The surface appears rough, with visible signs of aging. There are lines of text carved into the stone, but they are difficult to read due to wear and tear. The stone slab fills most of the frame, with a plain white background visible around the edges. The title of the work is "Deed of land purchase for afterlife" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd– 6th century
Medium
Cast tin
Culture
China
Dimensions
121 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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