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Statuette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Statuette is a black and white image of a carved figure. The figure is carved from a single piece of material, likely ivory or wood, and depicts an elderly man with a long beard. The man has a rounded face with a smiling expression and closed eyes. He wears a conical hat with a diamond shape on the top. The man's robe is carved in folds that drape over his body, with one arm bent at the elbow and the hand near his chest. The statuette stands on a short, round base with a decorative edge. The background of the image is plain gray. The overall style of the statuette appears to be Asian, likely Chinese. The figure by the artist is rendered in a classic, traditional style.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
200 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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