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Crystal Ball on a Bronze Stand composed of Two Demons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two bronze statues of men with demonic faces. The man in front has his left arm raised and bent at the elbow with the palm facing out. His right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand on his hip. He is wearing a short skirt-like garment wrapped around his waist with a sash. His left leg is extended to his side. The man behind him has both arms raised with his hands under a large crystal ball. His head is turned to his right and behind the man in front. The men are joined at the legs and share a base. The man in front appears to be larger. The background is gray. A crystal ball sits on a bronze stand composed of two demons.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
a) Rock crystal; b) Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
391 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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