

Preface to the Tripitaka
Gray and black stone rubbing with white text. Long, narrow black area down center with 4 lines of white text. Gray areas on either side have lighter white text. Object is rectangular with slightly rough edges. Background appears to be cardboard. Title reads "Preface to the Tripitaka". Artist unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 20th century
- Medium
- Ink on paper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 422 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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