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Stele for the Duobao Pagoda of the Qianfusi, in Shensi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, rectangular stone stele with a dark gray color and a rough, weathered texture. The stele features dense rows of Chinese characters carved into its surface. The characters are small and uniform. A small section on the left side appears damaged. The stele's surface also exhibits signs of aging and wear. A small gray rectangle is in the top-right corner with Chinese characters.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Ink on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
358 × 623 px
Museum record:
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