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Female Dancer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta sculpture of a female dancer with traces of original red and black pigmentation. The figure stands with weight on one leg, the other bent behind her. Her right arm is bent upwards, while her left arm hangs down. The sculpture has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and deterioration. It is by an unknown artist and is titled "Female Dancer".

Artwork details

Date:
2nd century BCE
Medium:
Earthenware with slip and pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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