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Plaque of a Human Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The stone plaque is roughly shaped like a human figure. The stone plaque is grey with darker speckles. The top portion of the plaque is trapezoidal. Below the top portion are two rounded portions on the left and right sides. The center of the plaque features carved swirls that extend from the top to bottom. The bottom portion of the plaque tapers inwards. The plaque sits on a black rectangular base. The background is gray. The image is in black and white. The plaque appears to be titled "Plaque of a Human Figure" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1000–250 BCE
Medium
Stone
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
477 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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