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The Met

Artist: Unknown

Date: 8th–9th century

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Wood with pigment

Dimensions: Overall: 11 1/8 x 54 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. (28.3 x 138.7 x 4.8 cm)

Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Mrs. Edward Brayton and Rogers Fund, by exchange, 2006

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Brief Description

Painted wooden panel with four medallions showing a lion, monkey, winged creature, and two snakes

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A long, rectangular wooden panel, horizontally oriented, displays a series of painted motifs. The panel appears aged and worn, with visible cracks and some missing fragments, particularly along its lower edge and in the central area. The primary decoration consists of four circular medallions, evenly spaced across the panel, set against a reddish-brown background. Each medallion is encircled by a border of small, dark brown or black dots. Inside each, a central golden-yellow circle contains a depicted creature, rendered in a brownish-gold color with dark outlines. From left to right, the first medallion shows a four-legged animal, possibly a lion or a similar feline, in profile, facing right, with a visible mane and tail. The second medallion features a creature resembling a monkey or primate, also in profile, facing right, with a curled tail. The third medallion contains a winged, four-legged creature, possibly a dragon or griffin, facing left, with a long neck and prominent wings. The fourth medallion displays two intertwined snake-like creatures, with their heads visible on opposite sides of the circle. Between and above the medallions, the reddish-brown background is adorned with stylized, swirling floral or foliate motifs in shades of brown, gold, and hints of light green. The overall color palette is dominated by earthy reds, golds, and browns.

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