Fragment of a Cornice with a Frieze of Masks
Friezes containing a series of masks or mythical beasts are seen on palaces and temples all over northern and western India, from the eleventh century onward. The red sandstone of this example connects it to the tradition of stone carving in the Mathura region.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of a Cornice with a Frieze of Masks
- Date: 15th–early 16th century
- Geography: Attributed to India
- Medium: Sandstone
- Dimensions: H. 11 1/4 (28.5 cm)
L. 49 in. (124.4 cm)
D. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Wt. 189 lbs. (75.8 kg) - Classification: Stone
- Credit Line: Gift of Nasli Heeramaneck, 1975
- Object Number: 1975.197
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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