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Pair of Seated Figures Playing Liubo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two beige-colored figurines of seated men playing a game. The figurines are made of clay or stone and have a weathered appearance. The figurine on the left sits with knees bent and feet tucked under the body. The elbows rest on the knees. One forearm is parallel to the ground, the other is perpendicular. The head is angled down and to the right. The figurine on the right sits with knees bent and feet tucked under the body. The left hand is raised near the chest and the right forearm is parallel to the ground. The head is angled down and to the left. Both figurines have a bun on top of their heads. Remnants of red and green pigment are visible on the surface. The background is dark at the top and light at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
1st century BCE–1st century CE
Medium:
Earthenware with pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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