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Female figure (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Female figure with black hair styled in a high bun, wearing a long robe with a floral pattern. The robe has a high collar and long sleeves, and is decorated with intricate designs. The figure stands on a dark wooden base and holds an object in both hands. The figure's facial features are serene. The overall appearance is traditional and formal. Female figure (one of a pair) by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit and on the glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
290 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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