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Pillow in the shape of an infant boy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green jade sculpture of a crawling infant boy. The infant is on all fours, with their hands and feet positioned as if crawling. The head is tilted slightly to the left with a smiling expression. The hair is depicted in two small buns on either side of the head. The jade has a smooth texture with variations in green color, some areas appearing lighter or darker. The background is gray with a darker gradient at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Jade (jadeite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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