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Stele for the Confucius Temple

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Stele for the Confucius Temple by artist. Black stone stele with white Chinese characters densely packed in rows covering almost the entire surface. The stele is cracked and damaged with large white gaps running through it diagonally from top left to bottom right and in a Y-shape from the top left corner. The edges are rough and uneven. A gray background is visible behind the stone.

Artwork details

Date:
Stele: Song dynasty (960–1279), 960–68; rubbing: 20th century
Medium:
Ink on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
365 × 625 px
Museum record:
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