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Tile with Buddhist images

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular stone relief with two recessed Buddhist images. The stone is gray and weathered, with a rough texture. The relief features two identical figures sitting cross-legged with their hands resting on their knees, wearing robes. They are positioned within arched recesses. A decorative element runs vertically down the middle separating the two figures. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The title of the piece is "Tile with Buddhist images" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 429 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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