Asian ArtIvories7th–8th century
Portable shrine panel is a ivories of India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir), origin created in 7th–8th century using ivory with traces of color measuring H. 2 1/2 (6.4 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm) — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory with traces of color |
| Dimensions | H. 2 1/2 (6.4 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm) |
| Classification | Ivories |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Rogers and Seymour Funds; Margery and Harry Kahn and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Findlay Gifts; Gifts of Albert Ten Eyck Gardner, Florance Waterbury and Jacob Weisman, by exchange; Gift of Mrs. Laurent Oppenheim, in memory of her husband, and Gift of Albert Angell Southwick, in memory of Mrs. Charles Waterbury Clark, by exchange; Bequest of Florance Waterbury, in memory of her father, John I. Waterbury and Bequest of Gilbert H. Montague, in memory of his wife, Amy Angell Collier Montague, by exchange, 1979. |
| Date | 7th–8th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir), culture. The estimated date range is 600 – 799.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Portable shrine panel?
Portable shrine panel is housed in the Asian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Portable shrine panel created?
Portable shrine panel dates to 7th–8th century.
What material is Portable shrine panel made from?
Portable shrine panel is crafted from ivory with traces of color.
Is Portable shrine panel in the public domain?
Portable shrine panel is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026