Man Holding a Standard

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture of a man holding a standard. The sculpture is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or wood. The man is standing on one leg, with the other foot raised and bare. He wears a traditional Japanese outfit consisting of a robe and a sash around his waist. A black strap is slung over his shoulder. The man holds a standard in his left hand, which appears to have a cylindrical object on top. His right hand is by his side, holding a folded cloth or object. The background of the image is a gradient of dark to light gray. The sculpture is titled "Man Holding a Standard" and is by an unknown artist.