Fragment of a doorpost
Details
- Palette
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- Dimensions
- height 42 cm x width 42 cm x depth 9.5 cm
- Origin
- Mathura
- Holding institution
- Rijksmuseum
- Image provider
- rijksmuseum
- License
- Public Domain
- Credit
- Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Art Genome Taxonomy
11 tags
Artistic Disciplines
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Architecture Metadata · 96%
The catalog classifies the object as a doorjamb fragment, identifying it as an architectural element.
Subject Matter
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Human Figure Visual · 99%
Several human figures are visibly represented in the upper relief field.
Visual Qualities
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Highly Ornamented Visual · 95%
The surface is densely elaborated with framed figures, architectural borders, a gridded register, and repeated arch-like motifs.
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Patterns Visual · 94%
Repeated grids, vertical divisions, and arch-like decorative motifs form clear patterned registers across the slab.
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Dense Composition Visual · 94%
Multiple figures and ornamental registers are compressed into a compact rectangular field with limited undecorated space.
Medium and Techniques
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Sculpture Metadata · 99%
The catalog explicitly classifies the work as sculpture.
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Relief Both · 99%
The catalog identifies the work as relief sculpture, and the image shows raised figures and ornament emerging from a shallow ground.
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Carving Visual · 96%
The image shows forms carved in relief into a stone-like architectural slab, including figures, borders, and repeated ornament.
Time Periods
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Ancient Art Metadata · 98%
The date of c. 100–c. 200 places the object within the ancient period.
Geographic Regions
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Indian Art Metadata · 94%
Mathura is the recorded place of origin, supporting classification within Indian art.
Materials
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Stone Visual · 84%
The object appears to be carved from reddish stone, based on its granular surface, color, and sculptural form; the specific stone type is not established by the metadata.
Source & rights
anonymous. Fragment of a doorpost. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.