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Statuette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Statuette by Unknown Artist: A black and white photograph of a small statue of an old man. The statue is carved from dark wood. The man is bald with a long mustache and beard. He is wearing a robe that falls to his ankles. The robe has a wide belt around the waist. The man is holding a staff in his right hand and a bowl in his left hand. The statue is on a circular base. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
222 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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