Artwork preview

Daoist Priest with Zodiac Animal, Rooster

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white statue of a Daoist priest holding a rooster. The statue is made of ceramic or porcelain and has a glossy finish. It is primarily white with some brown and gold accents. The figure has a serene expression on his face with his eyes closed. He wears a traditional Daoist robe with long sleeves and a V-neckline. The robe is depicted in folds, indicating texture. On his head, he wears a hat or headpiece that appears to have geometric patterns on it. In his hands, he holds a rooster, which is a zodiac animal. The rooster is small compared to the statue. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Medium:
Stoneware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
421 × 624 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette