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Rubbing of the Churning of the Sea of Milk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white rubbing titled "Rubbing of the Churning of the Sea of Milk" by an unknown artist. The image is rectangular with a black border. The main scene features a chaotic arrangement of fish and other sea creatures, including what appears to be a large serpent or dragon-like creature in the center. The creatures are densely packed and overlap each other. The image is densely detailed with stippling, with some areas darker than others. The background is white. The border at the bottom features a geometric pattern. The entire scene is densely detailed with a combination of dots and lines.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Ink on paper
Culture:
Cambodia
Dimensions:
600 × 316 px
Museum record:
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