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Ten Elements for East Window of an Architectural Ensemble from a Jain Meeting Hall

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large intricately carved stone ceiling. The ceiling is made of brown stone and has a large circular design at the top. The circular design consists of multiple concentric circles with various carvings, including geometric patterns and figurines. Below the circular design, there are two rectangular sections with lattice-like patterns. Below these sections, there is a smaller archway with intricate carvings. The archway is flanked by two columns with ornate carvings. The background of the image is a pinkish-brown wall. The image is titled "Ten Elements for East Window of an Architectural Ensemble from a Jain Meeting Hall" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
last quarter of 16th century
Medium
Teak with traces of color
Culture
India (Gujarat, Patan)
Dimensions
544 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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