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Celestial Figure Emerging from a Flower

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a human figure emerging from a flower. The figure is positioned in the center and appears to be female. She has a rounded face and her hair is pulled back. Her body is rendered in a simple, smooth form with minimal detail. She wears a necklace and appears to hold objects in both hands. The figure is surrounded by a flower with multiple petals. The sculpture is made of stone or concrete and has a rough texture. A small section of the left side of the sculpture is broken off. The background of the image features a gradient that transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–7th century
Medium:
Stucco with color
Culture:
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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