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Pair of Copper-Plate Inscriptions with Engraved Designs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two rectangular copper plates with engraved designs on top, featuring a scalloped edge. The plates are side-by-side, with their long sides vertical. The top edge of each plate has a decorative design with a central figure and two smaller figures on either side. The plates have a brown patina and are covered in small, engraved text. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to white at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Sheet copper
Culture
India (Tamil Nadu)
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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