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Polestar Deity Kui Xing

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Polestar Deity Kui Xing by Artist. Greenish metal sculpture of a man with a large head, protruding eyes, and a wide mouth. The figure wears a long robe with billowy sleeves and a sash around the waist. One arm is raised with the hand near the face. The sculpture stands on a black metal stand. The background is gray, gradating to dark at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
Leaded tin brass; lost-wax cast
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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