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Immortals of Harmony and Happiness

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts two figures carved from a reddish-brown material. The figure on the left sits on the floor with their legs tucked to one side, wearing a robe that drapes over their shoulder and around their body. The figure's head is tilted down and to the right. Their right hand extends outward, palm up, toward the second figure. The second figure crouches on all fours to the right. Their head is tilted up with their mouth open and tongue out. The figure's body and head are smooth with few details; the face is the most defined feature. The background is gray and white, with the sculpture casting a shadow to the right. The title of the sculpture is "Immortals of Harmony and Happiness".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Amber
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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