Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 8th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Pigment on earth and straw
Dimensions: H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Professor Maan Z. Madina, 1983
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Rectangular fragment of painted material with vertical bands of geometric patterns in red, blue, black, white
Detailed Description
The image displays a rectangular fragment of what appears to be a painted surface, possibly textile or wood, with visible wear and irregular, frayed edges. The fragment is oriented vertically against a plain, light brown background. The surface is divided into several vertical bands of distinct patterns. On the far left, a section features a large, irregular black 'X' shape overlaid on a background of light blue, white, and some reddish-brown patches. Below the 'X', a wavy black line with small white dots runs diagonally across a similar background. To the right of this, a wide vertical band is predominantly reddish-brown with thin, diagonal white lines forming a striped pattern. Next to this is a narrower vertical band of dark blue, also with thin, diagonal white lines. Following this is another reddish-brown band, similar in width to the blue one, but instead of diagonal lines, it features a series of small, white, circular motifs arranged vertically. Each circle contains a smaller central dot and sometimes a ring of tiny dots around it. The far right section is a wide vertical band of dark blue or black, covered with thin, diagonal white lines, mirroring the pattern of the first reddish-brown striped band. The edges of the fragment are rough and show signs of deterioration, with some fibrous material visible. The overall color palette is muted, consisting of dark blues, reddish-browns, black, and white.
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