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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
Museum record:
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