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Seated Male Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta sculpture of a seated male figure. The figure has a tall, rounded headdress or crown on his head. He wears a collared tunic or robe with short sleeves and a decorative neckline. His arms are bent at the elbows and held up. The figure's lower body is covered by a skirt. He has a wide stance with feet apart. The sculpture sits on a clear stand on a gray surface against a white wall.

Artwork Details

Date
10th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Afghanistan
Dimensions
330 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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