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Nude Man Holding Cock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a nude man holding a rooster titled "Nude Man Holding Cock" by the artist Isamu Noguchi. The sculpture is made of stone and is gray in color. The man is depicted with a neutral expression on his face. He has a small nose and mouth, and his eyes are represented by small holes. He wears a short, flat hat on his head. His arms are bent at the elbows, and he holds a rooster in front of him with both hands. The rooster's head is tucked under the man's left arm. The man's body is bare, with no clothing or adornments. He stands on two rounded feet. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a shadow cast by the sculpture to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
14th–15th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
337 × 625 px
Museum record:
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