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Tile with Women Playing a Board Game

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square, beige-colored tile with a raised design. The tile features two women playing a board game. The women are wearing long-sleeved tops and head coverings. They are sitting on either side of a low table with a board on it. The woman on the right is leaning forward, placing a game piece on the board. The woman on the left is also leaning forward, looking at the board. The tile has a decorative border around the raised design, with a small lip around the edge. The background of the image is dark gray. The tile appears to be made of stone or ceramic material. The overall style of the tile suggests it may be from an ancient or historical period. The title of the work is "Tile with Women Playing a Board Game" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
543 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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