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Child Lying Down

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a ceramic figurine titled "Child Lying Down" by an unknown artist. The figurine is lying on its stomach with its upper body propped up on its elbows. The figure has a white face, hands, and feet. It has a blue top with long sleeves, and brown cuffs. The figure's hair is black and combed over the top of its head. The figure's eyes are brown. The background of the image is gray. The figurine is shiny, indicating it is glazed. The figure's legs are stretched out behind it, and they are white with black and gray details.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–first half of 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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