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Image of a Noble Boy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored statue of a boy by Benin. The statue is a dark gray color, possibly bronze or metal. The boy has a large head with a small topknot on his head and earrings. His facial features include small eyes, a small nose, and a mouth with thin lips. He has a necklace around his neck and bracelets on both wrists. His body is depicted with a large stomach and breasts. The background of the image is a solid gray color. The bottom of the statue appears to be jagged and broken off.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
474 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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