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Statuette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Statuette by an unknown artist depicts a sculpture of a bald man with a mustache wearing a robe. The man has his arms crossed in front of him, left over right, and is looking down and to the right. The sculpture is made of stone or metal and is rendered in shades of gray, with darker areas suggesting shadows or texture. The base of the sculpture is irregularly shaped and appears to resemble rocks or waves. The background of the image is white, with a slight gradient to light gray at the top. The figure's facial expression appears serious, with furrowed brows and a downturned mouth. The robe is depicted in folds, with a V-neck and long sleeves. The overall posture of the figure suggests a sense of contemplation or introspection. The sculpture stands upright, but slightly off-center to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
326 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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