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Fairy with a deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green jade sculpture of a woman with a deer. The woman is standing behind the deer. She has an updo and wears a long robe. Her right hand rests on the deer's back. Her left arm is bent at the elbow with her hand near her side. The deer faces left and has its head down. It has a long tail and short legs. The sculpture has a flat base. The background is dark at the top and light at the bottom, transitioning from black to gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
464 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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