Dancing Man with Fan

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture "Dancing Man with Fan" by an unknown artist depicts a man with a carved hat on his head, wearing a traditional Japanese outfit. The figure is posed with one knee slightly bent and one arm bent at the elbow, holding a fan. The man's facial expression appears to be one of joy or celebration. The sculpture is made of ivory or a similar material and features intricate carvings throughout. The background of the image is a gradient of dark to light gray, with the sculpture casting a shadow on the surface below. The man wears a tall, cylindrical hat with horizontal stripes. He has a wide, short sleeve kimono. His right leg is slightly bent. His right hand holds a fan. The left arm is bent at the elbow.