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Flying Celestial Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Flying Celestial Figure" by unknown artist depicts a human figure made of stone or clay with a light gray color and reddish-brown accents. The figure is positioned on its back with legs bent and raised, and arms stretched out. A long, curved object resembling a ribbon or fabric drapes over the body from the left shoulder to the right hip. The object has a reddish-brown color and textured surface. The figure appears to be lying on a rounded object with spiral designs. The background is a gradient of dark to light grey. The sculpture exudes a sense of dynamic movement, capturing a moment of weightlessness.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–7th century
Medium
Stucco with color
Culture
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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