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Standing Taoist God

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Standing Taoist God statue. The statue depicts a male figure with a long black beard and mustache. The figure wears a tall, flat hat and traditional Chinese clothing. The clothing features intricate designs. The statue stands on a square base with a design on the front. The base has a patterned border around the sides. The statue has its hands together near its waist. The statue's face is calm with a slight smile. The statue appears to be made of ceramic or stone. The image is in black and white. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with five-color biscuit on green ground
Culture
China
Dimensions
479 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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