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Dogū (Clay Figurine)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a light brown clay figurine with a rough texture. The figurine has a large head, small neck, and a body with two protruding arms. The head features a small crown-like structure on top, and the body has two prominent breasts. The figurine has a distinctive shape, with the arms extending outwards from the body. A white pole protrudes from the bottom of the figurine. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The figurine, titled "Dogū (Clay Figurine)" by an unknown artist, appears to be an ancient relic.

Artwork Details

Date
1000–300 BC
Medium
Earthenware with cord-marked and incised decoration (Tōhoku region)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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