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Figures of Daoist deities

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three figures made of white jade. The figure on the left is a woman with one leg bent in front of her. She is wearing a long dress. The dress extends to the ground. The woman's hair styled in a tall updo adorned with round hairpins. The central figure depicts a child with an object in their hands. The figure on the right is a woman standing on one leg with one arm bent across her body. The figure has one long curved arm that extends over her head. The three figures are mounted on a dark wood base. The base has a wavy front edge and four feet. The figures are associated with Daoist deities.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite) and agate
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 449 px
Museum record:
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