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Figure of a gentleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a gentleman by an unknown artist. A sculpture of a man with a shaved head and a small braid in the back. He wears a long robe with wide sleeves. The sculpture is made of dark wood or bronze and has a reddish-brown patina. He stands on a circular base. The figure holds a red cord or rosary in both hands. The background is grey.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Boxwood, horsehair, and silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
409 × 624 px
Museum record:
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