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Standing Female Attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a statue of a female figure. The figure is standing and facing forward, with arms crossed in front of her body. She has a head wrapped in fabric, pulled back and secured with a small bun on top. The figure is wearing a long dress with short sleeves. The dress is primarily brown, with some red and gold accents on the shoulders and around the neckline. There are some green and blue patches on the dress. The background is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 7th century–early 8th century
Medium
Wood with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
494 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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