Backrest of a Litter
by Unknown Artist, 1185
Artwork Details
Details
- Year
- 1185
- Medium
- mixed media: wood, gold alloy, pigment, shell inlay
- Size
- Overall: 60.4 x 95 cm (23 3/4 x 37 3/8 in.)
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This sculpture, dating to 1185–1275 (radiocarbon date, 95.4% probability). Made from mixed media: wood, gold alloy, pigment, shell inlay, it measures Overall: 60.4 x 95 cm (23 3/4 x 37 3/8 in.).
It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Art of the Americas department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.
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About Backrest of a Litter
It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.
It dates to 1185–1275 (radiocarbon date, 95.4% probability). It's made from mixed media: wood, gold alloy, pigment, shell inlay. Dimensions: Overall: 60.4 x 95 cm (23 3/4 x 37 3/8 in.).
It's made from mixed media: wood, gold alloy, pigment, shell inlay. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.
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