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Figure of a fisherman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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