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Flying Celestial Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a flying celestial figure. The figure is carved from stone and is primarily white with some orange and gray accents. The figure is lying on their back with their head positioned to the right. Their arms are bent at the elbow and raised. Their stomach and ribcage are visible. There are two curved gray wings on their back. An orange sash or cloth wraps around their body, crossing over their chest and stomach. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–7th century
Medium:
Stucco with color
Culture:
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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