When was "Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon"?

Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon is Gilt copper alloy.

Yes, Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

16th century

Medium

Gilt copper alloy

Dimensions

5 x 2 7/16 in. (12.7 x 6.2 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture & Period

Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) · Malla period

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987

Accession Number

1987.142.361

Rights

Public Domain