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Door Jamb: Part of Tomb Entrance

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two rectangular stone pillars, standing upright on small supports. The pillar on the left has a rough texture and appears darker with intricate carvings covering the surface. The pillar on the right has a smoother texture and lighter color with detailed carvings covering the surface, including a decorative border at the top. The background is dark with a lighter area on the left side. The text at the bottom is illegible. The image is in black and white. The title is "Door Jamb: Part of Tomb Entrance" and the artist or collection is not specified but likely related to "The Metropolitan Museum of Art".

Artwork details

Date:
6th century
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
270 × 625 px
Museum record:
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