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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
Museum record:
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