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Large Figure of a Lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Large Figure of a Lady by unknown artist depicts a full-body statue of a woman. The statue is made of clay and is painted with faded colors of blue, red, and beige. The woman has a square headpiece on her head. She wears a long robe with a V-shaped neckline and long sleeves that cover her hands. The robe is beige with red and blue accents. There are two circular holes on either side of her body, at the position of her hands. The base of the statue flares out into a wide, circular shape. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware with remains of pigments
Culture
China
Dimensions
568 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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