Oval Cosmetic Box Lid with a Man Being Entertained by a Lyrist
Unknown
5th/6th century
Medium
Gray schist
Dimensions
11.4 × 8.9 cm (4 1/2 × 3 1/2 in.)
Classification
container for personal use
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
142514
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...