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Statuette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Statuette depicts a balding man with a long beard and mustache. He wears a robe and has his arms bent at the elbows. His right arm appears to hold an object. The figure sits on a base with a wavy edge. The entire statuette appears to be made of stone or metal with a weathered appearance. The man looks to his right.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
354 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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