

Figure of a fisherman
Figure of a fisherman by unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a man with a long beard carved from white jade. He is crouched down with knees slightly bent. He wears a topknot on his head and a short skirt. His arms are bent at the elbow and his hands are clasped in front of him. A fishing net is slung over his back. The figure stands on a small base. The background is dark gray with a shadow cast to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 472 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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