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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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