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Chinese child with musical instrument

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, white, ceramic figurine of a Chinese child playing a musical instrument, likely a sheng. The child is bald and has a smiling face. The child is sitting cross-legged with their hands clasped in front of their face. The child wears a blue and white robe with long sleeves. The background is a plain gray color. The child appears to be a young boy.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with underglaze blue and iron decoration (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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