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Stele Compiled by the Monk Daya

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Stele Compiled by the Monk Daya: A square stone stele with a rough, weathered surface, predominantly dark gray in color with lighter gray and white patches; the top edge is uneven and chipped; the surface contains dense rows of small, intricately carved Chinese characters that are predominantly white or light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Ink on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 466 px
Museum record:
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