Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: dated 1642
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Printed book of the text of the same tale in 56 pages; ink on paper
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (26.7 x 18.1 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Funds from various donors, by exchange, Fletcher Fund and Dodge Fund, 2002
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
An open, aged book with dense handwritten text on the left and three characters on the right
Detailed Description
The image shows an open, aged book, presented from a slightly elevated, direct overhead perspective. The book is bound vertically, with two pages visible. The left page is almost entirely covered with dense, vertical handwritten text in dark ink. The characters are small and appear to be in a script style. There are some small, dark smudges and faint discolorations on this page, particularly near the top. The right page is largely blank and appears lighter in color than the left page. In the lower right quadrant, three vertical handwritten characters in dark ink are visible, larger and more spaced out than the text on the left page. The top and right edges of this page show significant signs of age, with several dark brown stains and small tears or worn spots. Both pages are made of a light, off-white or cream-colored paper with a visible texture, possibly from fibers. The paper has a generally aged appearance, with subtle yellowing and various small, irregular dark spots and smudges scattered across both pages. A dark, slightly recessed line marks the binding edge between the two pages. The outer edges of the book are also visible, showing a slightly darker, worn texture.
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