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Fairy and immortal boy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red-orange statue of a fairy and an immortal boy. The fairy is standing with a flower in her left hand and a stem with leaves in her right hand. Her hair is styled in an intricate bun on top of her head. The immortal boy is kneeling to her right, holding a peach. Both figures are dressed in robes with ornate designs. The background is dark gray to light gray gradient. Statue has a glossy finish. The fairy and immortal boy are depicted in a formal, traditional style. The title of the statue is "Fairy and Immortal Boy". The artist is not visually identifiable in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Coral
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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