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Seated Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a sculpture titled "Seated Figure" by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a figure with a tall headpiece, the headpiece is cylindrical and has a flat top with protrusions around the edge. The figure has a long skirt that falls to the ankles, and a short-sleeved top. The figure's left arm bent at the elbow with the hand on the hip, and the right arm bent at the elbow with the hand near the chest. The figure is wearing shoes that appear to be ankle-high. The background of the image is light gray, with a shadow cast to the right of the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
10th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Afghanistan
Dimensions
252 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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