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Votive tablet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone or clay tablet with a pointed top. A seated Buddha figure in the center, hands in lap. Intricate designs around the Buddha, including a teardrop shape behind the head. The tablet has a flat bottom and straight sides that curve slightly inward. The surface appears worn and weathered. Background is gray. Title: Votive tablet. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
6th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 471 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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