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Head of a Clay Figure (Dogū)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta head of a figure with a large, protruding face, rounded eyes with incised horizontal lines for pupils. Small hole below the nose. Wears a rounded object on top of the head with curved lines on the sides. Two circular protrusions on the ears. The background fades from black to gray. The object is titled "Head of a Clay Figure (Dogū)".

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware with cord-marked and incised decoration
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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