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Daoist fairy with attendant on a raft

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a Daoist fairy and an attendant on a raft. The sculpture is made of gray stone or jade. The base of the sculpture is wavy and irregularly shaped. A small tree with branches and leaves is on the left side. The Daoist fairy sits on the left, wearing a long robe. The attendant is in the center, rowing a bucket-like vessel with an oar. A horse-like creature is on the right side of the raft. The attendant and the fairy face each other. The horse-like creature faces left. The background is plain and light-colored. A small rectangular label at the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". A small number "625" is on the right side of the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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