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Carved Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Carved Figure by Eric Gill. The figure is carved from a single piece of material, likely stone or wood, and features a man with a long beard. The man has a rounded face with a long nose and a serious expression. He wears a cylindrical hat on top of his head. The figure's body is long and narrow, with the man standing with one arm bent and resting on his waist and the other raised. He wears a long robe with folds carved into it, and a sash around his waist. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
209 × 624 px
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