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北魏元氏墓志
Epitaph tablet for Lady Yuan
北魏元氏墓志
Chinese
Northern Wei dynasty
A.D. 522
Medium/Technique
Square limestone block with engraved calligraphy on top and incised mythical figures on the 4 sides, accompanied by original stone cover.
Dimensions
74.3 x 73.4 cm (29 1/4 x 28 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Anne Lewis Renton Fund
Accession Number33.680b
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsSculpture
Provenance1933, sold by Yamanaka and Co., New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 7, 1933)