Asian ArtWoodwork12th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Book covers |
| Medium | Wood with traces of paint; decorative mounts of silver with gilt semiprecious stones, and gilt-copper alloy |
| Dimensions | Overall (each bookcover): 8 7/8 x 27 3/4 in. (22.5 x 70.5 cm) |
| Classification | Woodwork |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | 12th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Cynthia Hazen Polsky, 2005 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | North India and Tibet |
| Period | Pala period |
| Date Range | 1100 – 1199 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 72663