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Female musician

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture. The sculpture depicts a female musician. She is sitting on her knees, wearing a long dress. Her hands are positioned in front of her chest; the left hand is holding an object. She is wearing a tall headdress. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or clay and has a weathered appearance. The background of the image is dark, with a light source coming from the left side, casting a shadow to the right of the sculpture.

Artwork details

Date:
late 7th century
Medium:
Earthenware with pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
516 × 624 px
Museum record:
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