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Statuette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Statuette by unknown artist depicts a small figurine of an old man with a long beard. The man has a bald head and a long, straight beard that reaches down to his waist. He wears a robe with long sleeves and a sash around his waist. The man holds a staff in his right hand and an object in his left hand. The staff has a decorative top. The figurine stands on a black base. The entire image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
312 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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