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Boy Seated on an Ox

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a sculpture. A boy sits astride a recumbent ox. The boy has a shaved head and wears a robe with short sleeves. He holds a curved object to his mouth with both hands. The ox lies on its side with its head on the left; it has a large snout and two horns on its head. The background is dark gray, transitioning to lighter gray at the bottom. The sculpture appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The title is "Boy Seated on an Ox". The artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
White porcelain (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 512 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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