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Seated Figure (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Seated Figure (one of a pair), Chinese. A gold statue of a seated figure with a patterned robe and hat. The figure has a smooth gold face with its right hand raised to its cheek and the left hand holding an object. The figure wears a long robe with a blue center panel flanked by gold panels with ornate designs. The robe is covered in intricate swirling patterns. A large hat with flat ends sits atop the figure's head. The figure sits on a block with a swirl design. The background is gray, fading to white at the bottom.

Artwork details

Medium:
Cloisonné enamel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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