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Rubbing of the Nestorian Stele

Rubbing

Stone rubbing of the Monument commemorating the history of Nestorian Christians in Tang, erected in 781.
Paper, China, rubbings

Object details

Object type
TitleRubbing of the Nestorian Stele (generic title)
Materials and techniques
paper, black ink
Brief description
Stone rubbing of the Monument commemorating the history of Nestorian Christians in Tang, erected in 781.
Paper, China, rubbings
Dimensions
  • Height: 321cm
  • Width: 126cm
  • Image height: 183cm
  • Image width: 112cm
Object history
Stone rubbing of the Monument commemorating the history of Nestorian Christians during the Tang Dyasty (618-907)
Association
Collection
Accession number
E.690-1922

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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