Detail of Buddhist Niche Lintel
Detail of Buddhist Niche Lintel

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Detail of Buddhist Niche Lintel,

5th-6th century (stone); late 19th to first half of 20th century (rubbing)

Chinese
Northern Wei dynasty, 386–535 CE
y1957-183 d

Information

Title
Detail of Buddhist Niche Lintel
Dates

5th-6th century (stone); late 19th to first half of 20th century (rubbing)

Medium
Sheet; ink rubbing on paper
Dimensions
63.8 x 76.1 cm. (25 1/8 x 29 15/16 in.) image: 32 x 64 cm. (12 5/8 x 25 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George Rowley
Object Number
y1957-183 d
Place Made

Asia, China, Henan province, Luoyang, Guyang Cave, Longmen Grottoes

Marks/Labels/Seals
Written in lower right corner: GD - R136
Culture
Chinese
Type
rubbings
Subject
figures (representations), religious art, Buddhism

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