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Carved Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, rectangular, carved figure. The figure is wearing a crown on its head. The face is smooth with small features. The figure has a long robe with folds carved into it. There is a belt around the waist. The figure has its arms at its sides, and its hands are not visible. The background of the image is a light gray color. The figure appears to be made of stone or ivory. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
307 × 623 px
Museum record:
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